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Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949

Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949

By: International Committee of the Red Cross
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 This Convention marks the fourth iteration of the Geneva Convention regarding the wounded and sick, building on the foundations established in 1864, 1906, and 1929. Comprising 64 articles, it offers vital protections not only for those injured or ill but also for medical and religious personnel, medical units, and transport services. Additionally, it acknowledges the significance of distinctive emblems. The Convention includes two annexes that provide a draft agreement on hospital zones and a model identity card for medical and religious personnel. - Summary by International Committee of the Red Cross. Please note, this recording does not include the three protocols.Copyright Plays and Dramas Political Science Politics & Government Spirituality World
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  • 030 - Part IV Execution of the Convention Annex I Annex II

    030 - Part IV Execution of the Convention Annex I Annex II
    Jan 8 2026
    This Convention marks the fourth iteration of the Geneva Convention regarding the wounded and sick, building on the foundations established in 1864, 1906, and 1929. Comprising 64 articles, it offers vital protections not only for those injured or ill but also for medical and religious personnel, medical units, and transport services. Additionally, it acknowledges the significance of distinctive emblems. The Convention includes two annexes that provide a draft agreement on hospital zones and a model identity card for medical and religious personnel. - Summary by International Committee of the Red Cross. Please note, this recording does not include the three protocols.
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    23 mins
  • 029 - Part III Status and Treatment of Protected Persons Section V

    029 - Part III Status and Treatment of Protected Persons Section V
    Jan 7 2026
    This Convention marks the fourth iteration of the Geneva Convention regarding the wounded and sick, building on the foundations established in 1864, 1906, and 1929. Comprising 64 articles, it offers vital protections not only for those injured or ill but also for medical and religious personnel, medical units, and transport services. Additionally, it acknowledges the significance of distinctive emblems. The Convention includes two annexes that provide a draft agreement on hospital zones and a model identity card for medical and religious personnel. - Summary by International Committee of the Red Cross. Please note, this recording does not include the three protocols.
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    7 mins
  • 028 - Part III Status and Treatment of Protected Persons Section IV Chapters IX-XII

    028 - Part III Status and Treatment of Protected Persons Section IV Chapters IX-XII
    Jan 6 2026
    This Convention marks the fourth iteration of the Geneva Convention regarding the wounded and sick, building on the foundations established in 1864, 1906, and 1929. Comprising 64 articles, it offers vital protections not only for those injured or ill but also for medical and religious personnel, medical units, and transport services. Additionally, it acknowledges the significance of distinctive emblems. The Convention includes two annexes that provide a draft agreement on hospital zones and a model identity card for medical and religious personnel. - Summary by International Committee of the Red Cross. Please note, this recording does not include the three protocols.
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    19 mins
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