Jean Pictet

Jean Pictet was a renowned Swiss legal expert and scholar specializing in international humanitarian law, the rules that protect people during war and conflict. He played a key role in developing the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols, which set standards for humane treatment of the wounded, prisoners, and civilians. Pictet’s work helped shape the ethical and legal principles that guide humanitarian organizations worldwide. His teachings and writings continue to influence international law, emphasizing the importance of respecting human rights even during times of war.