The Geneva Conventions

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:international_treaties
gptkbp:address wounded and sick soldiers
gptkbp:aims_to limit the effects of armed conflict
gptkbp:allows torture
gptkbp:amended_by gptkb:1949
additional protocols
gptkbp:are_overseen_by gptkb:International_Committee_of_the_Red_Cross
gptkbp:are_part_of international humanitarian law
the laws of war
the global humanitarian agenda
gptkbp:are_sometimes_violated_by state and non-state actors
gptkbp:established standards for humanitarian treatment
gptkbp:governs the treatment of prisoners of war
gptkbp:has_historical_significance the development of international law
gptkbp:has_led_to the establishment of war crimes tribunals
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Geneva Conventions
gptkbp:include four treaties
gptkbp:includes_provisions_for gptkb:healthcare_professionals
gptkbp:influence national laws
gptkbp:influence_military_training_on rules of engagement
gptkbp:inspiration humanitarian organizations
gptkbp:is_a_basis_for war crimes prosecution
gptkbp:is_a_foundation_for human rights law
gptkbp:is_a_framework_for humanitarian action
gptkbp:is_a_key_component_of global security policy
gptkbp:is_a_reference_for military ethics
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of gptkb:academic_study
numerous treaties
gptkbp:is_adopted_by 1864
gptkbp:is_applied_in gptkb:military_conflict
gptkbp:is_cited_in international law cases
diplomatic discussions
gptkbp:is_critical_for post-conflict reconstruction
gptkbp:is_essential_for the protection of refugees
civilian protection in war
gptkbp:is_involved_in peace negotiations
gptkbp:is_often_discussed_in human rights forums
gptkbp:is_often_used_in humanitarian crises.
gptkbp:is_protected_by non-combatants
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:the_International_Court_of_Justice
gptkb:the_United_Nations
gptkbp:is_referenced_in gptkb:manual
UN resolutions
gptkbp:is_supported_by various NGOs
gptkbp:is_taught_in law schools
gptkbp:provides the protection of cultural property
gptkbp:ratified_by most countries in the world
gptkbp:require_parties_to ensure respect for the conventions
gptkbp:requires humane treatment
gptkbp:set_rules_for the conduct of hostilities
gptkbp:signed_by 196 countries
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_Solferino
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5