What are the 4 Geneva Conventions- - The Laws of War - ICRC

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International humanitarian law (IHL) limits suffering caused by war. The 1949 Geneva Conventions draws clear lines between those who are fighting in wars and those who are not. They continue to address the challenges people face as a result of modern warfare.

This video lays out the foundation of the Geneva Conventions.

00:27 Wounded & sick soldiers 00:51 Soldiers at sea 00:58 Prisoners of war 01:32 Protection of civilians 02:35 Protocol 1: International armed conflicts 02:45 Protocol 2: Non-international armed conflicts 02:54 Protocol 3: The red crystal

This video was produced by the International Committee of the Red Cross – ICRC. You can learn more by visiting https://www.icrc.org/

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International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

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