Geneva Conventions of 1949

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:treaty
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Protocol_I
gptkbp:aims_to gptkb:prison
wounded and sick soldiers
shipwrecked military personnel
civilians in times of war
gptkbp:allows inhumane treatment
torture
taking hostages
discrimination based on race or religion
gptkbp:amended_by gptkb:Additional_Protocols_of_1977
gptkbp:applies_to international armed conflicts
non-international armed conflicts
gptkbp:consists_of four treaties
gptkbp:enacted_by 196 countries
gptkbp:enforces gptkb:International_Committee_of_the_Red_Cross
gptkbp:established rules for armed conflict
gptkbp:governed_by international humanitarian law
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Geneva Conventions of 1949
gptkbp:includes gptkb:Common_Article_3
gptkbp:influenced subsequent international humanitarian law treaties
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Hague_Conventions
gptkbp:is_adopted_by August 12, 1949
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:World_Red_Cross_Day
various events
gptkbp:is_challenged_by some states
gptkbp:is_cited_in gptkb:legal_case
gptkbp:is_considered cornerstone of international humanitarian law
gptkbp:is_criticized_for lack of enforcement mechanisms
ambiguities in definitions
gptkbp:is_discussed_in international relations courses
gptkbp:is_documented_in historical archives
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:legal_case
human rights discourse
global governance frameworks
gptkbp:is_promoted_by humanitarian organizations
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:United_Nations
gptkbp:is_referenced_in national laws
diplomatic discussions
gptkbp:is_related_to gptkb:war
displacement issues
refugee protection
genocide prevention
gptkbp:is_subject_to universal jurisdiction
gptkbp:is_supported_by international community
various NG Os
gptkbp:party search for missing persons
provide care for the wounded
facilitate the work of humanitarian organizations
gptkbp:provides protection of humanitarian workers
protection of medical personnel
protection of medical units
gptkbp:replaced_by previous Geneva Conventions
gptkbp:requires humane treatment of all persons
gptkbp:training law schools