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It contained the first standing written rules of universal application designed to protect victims of war

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Who lobbied for the US to endorse the First Geneva Convention of 1864?

Clare Avella


What is the Geneva protocol?

It is a treaty, signed by all civilised nations, that prescribes the rules for conducting war. It specifies how prisoners are to be treated, it specifies how civilians in occupied territories are to be treated. It makes it illegal to do certain things like shoot at hospitals or houses of worship unless the enemy are shooting from them or storing weapons and ammo in them. Michael MontagneNote that there is no "Geneva Convention". In reality, there are a series of international treaties, collectively called the "Geneva Conventions" (note the plural).Collectively, these treaties (plus a set of similar treaties known as The Hague Conventions) set out a framework of rules regarding the "proper" or "civilized" conduct of warfare. They ban the use of certain weapons, and talk about how soldiers and civilians are to be treated during warfare. They also talk about proper conduct of warfare, addressing such topics as proper use of force, permitted actions by belligerent and non-belligerent forces, and identification of belligerents.


In 1792 the national convention voted to abolish the monarchy and make France into what?

The national convention established the First Republic.


Why was mid-sixteenth century Geneva known as a paradise for women?

Geneva men who beat their wives were severely punished


What was unique about World War 1?

that over 50 thousand people where killed in the first 45min.

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What is Geneva famous for?

The Geneva Convention


What were the provisions of the Geneva convention?

"The 1949 Geneva Conventions. The first Geneva Convention protects wounded and sick soldiers on land during war. This Convention represents the fourth updated version of the Geneva Convention on the wounded and sick following those adopted in 1864, 1906 and 1929. It contains 64 articles."


Is waterboarding banned by the Geneva conference?

If you mean Geneva Convention then yes, it does. It violates article 3 of the Geneva Convention making it a crime.


What year was Geneva Convention signed?

The singular term Geneva Convention refers to the agreements of 1949.


Who lobbied for the US to endorse the First Geneva Convention of 1864?

Clare Avella


What is principal one of the Geneva Convention?

Geneva Conventions


What twelve countries signed the first Geneva Convention in 1864?

The first Geneva Convention was held on August 22, 1864 in Geneva, Switzerland. The 12 countries involved were: Baden, Belgium, Denmark, France, Hesse, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Prussia, Spain, Switzerland and Wuttemberg


Geneva Convention date?

1949


What is the name of the institution formed after the 1864 Geneva Convention?

The Geneva Convention of 1864, which was the first of four Geneva Conventions, founded he international Red Cross. This organization has helped worldwide during disasters and insured that basic human rights are met during issues relating to war.


Where can you download the Geneva convention document?

http://www.icrc.org/ihl.nsf/CONVPRES?OpenView First off, there is no "Geneva Convention". The Geneva Conventions (plural) are a series of international treaties. Most deal with the proper conduct of warfare (i.e. the "rules of war"), but there are others which deal with economic issues. You need to be much more specific as to which Convention you are referring to. Also, the link above only show some of the Geneva Conventions on warfare, but not all of them.


1951 Geneva convention on refugees?

At the convention, did they say the rights for an asylum seeker?


What events led to the Geneva convention?

The foundation of the Red Cross led to the Geneva Convention. It laid down the foundation for modern humanitarian laws that are observed today.