Geneva Convention

 Did you know that the Geneva Conventions have been around for over 150 years? Their history isn't very long but its impact is amazing. They have saved many lives in armed conflicts and will save more. The Geneva Conventions are the most important treaties ever made

The Geneva  Conventions have a very important role. They are a list of laws or rules for armed conflicts. There are four of these conventions, each adopted at their own time. These rules give protection to military chaplains , medical personnel, civilians and wounded soldiers, but what do these statements actually state to protect people?

The Geneva Conventions say many things. One of the articles state that you may not destroy a potential dangerous object and only capture it. Several of the articles state that if there is the international red cross on it, you may not shoot it. Also, since the red cross is a sign humanitarian service you cannot use it for deception.

 The history of Geneva conventions are very interesting. The first ten articles were adopted in 1864. That means that some of these articles have been around for nearly 150 years! After ward the second set of articles or the second Geneva convention were added in 1909. Twenty years later, the third treaty was added. Then in after World War II, in 1949 the fourth and final treaty was added.

The Geneva Conventions add a bit of order to the insanity called  war. We should be thankful that these exist otherwise the world would be a  gigantic battlefield. Because of the constantly evolving nature of warfare, we should adopt another convention to protect civilians against terrorism.