Geneva Protocols

The Geneva Protocols are international agreements established in 1925 to prohibit the use of chemical and biological weapons in warfare. They aim to protect military personnel and civilians from the horrific effects of these weapons by banning their use in conflicts. The protocols also set standards for conducting warfare ethically, emphasizing humanitarian considerations. While they do not explicitly ban the development or stockpiling of such weapons, they laid the groundwork for later treaties that address their proliferation and use, reflecting a global effort to promote humane conduct in war.