The Geneva Conventions

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf treaty
gptkbp:addresses wounded and sick soldiers
shipwrecked military personnel
the treatment of civilians in times of war
gptkbp:allows torture and inhumane treatment
gptkbp:amends Additional Protocols
gptkbp:bornIn 1949
gptkbp:composedOf Four treaties
gptkbp:criticism lack of enforcement mechanisms
gptkbp:enactedBy 196 countries
gptkbp:enforces gptkb:International_Committee_of_the_Red_Cross
gptkbp:established International humanitarian law
rules for medical personnel
gptkbp:governs the conduct of armed conflict
gptkbp:hasSecurity numerous conflicts
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Geneva Conventions
gptkbp:includes provisions for the protection of civilians
provisions for the treatment of prisoners of war
gptkbp:influence military conduct
military training programs
subsequent international humanitarian law treaties
gptkbp:inspiration national laws on armed conflict
gptkbp:is_a_member_of international law
gptkbp:is_a_model_for war crime tribunals
gptkbp:is_a_platform_for humanitarian intervention
human rights law
gptkbp:is_a_source_of legal obligations for states
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of academic research
public awareness campaigns
international law conferences
universal jurisdiction
gptkbp:is_essential_for humanitarian operations
the protection of cultural property in armed conflict
gptkbp:is_featured_in absolute protections
gptkbp:is_involved_in discussions on military ethics
gptkbp:is_part_of customary international law
gptkbp:is_recognized_for gptkb:the_United_Nations
military personnel worldwide
gptkbp:is_referenced_in human rights advocates
diplomatic communications
humanitarian aid guidelines
gptkbp:is_supported_by various NGOs
gptkbp:is_used_in peace negotiations
international relations courses
humanitarian crises.
international criminal law cases
gptkbp:previousName gptkb:Geneva,_Switzerland
gptkbp:protectedArea those who are not participating in hostilities
gptkbp:provides rights for refugees
gptkbp:requires prosecute war crimes
humane treatment of all persons
gptkbp:suitableFor international armed conflicts
non-international armed conflicts
gptkbp:taught law schools
gptkbp:was_a_response_to the_atrocities_of_World_War_II