Geneva Convention of 1864

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:treaty
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Geneva_Congress_1873
gptkb:Geneva_Congress_1866
gptkbp:addresses the treatment of prisoners of war
gptkbp:aims_to ensure humane treatment of the wounded
gptkbp:amended_by gptkb:subsequent_Geneva_Conventions
gptkbp:applies_to armed forces in the field
gptkbp:enacted_by 16 countries
gptkbp:established gptkb:Henry_Dunant
the protection of wounded soldiers
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Geneva Convention of 1864
gptkbp:influenced_by the humanitarian movement
gptkbp:inspired future humanitarian treaties
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in August 22 annually as World Humanitarian Day
gptkbp:is_considered_as the first modern humanitarian treaty
gptkbp:is_part_of international humanitarian law
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:the_United_Nations
gptkbp:led_to the establishment of the International Committee of the Red Cross
gptkbp:requires medical personnel to be protected
gptkbp:signed_by August 22, 1864