Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War
Abstract
This document presents the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War. This Convention entered into force on 21 October 1950, six months after the second instrument of ratification was deposited with the Swiss Federal Council in accordance with Article 58. It contains five chapters, the first on general provisions and the second on protection The third on the status and treatment of protected persons, the fourth on personal property and financial resources, and the fifth on the implementation of the Convention. This Convention specified, in several articles, women, in particular pregnant women, mothers of children, women in childbirth, women who were interned against any attack on their health, dignity, honor and, in particular, against rape, Prostitution and any indecent assault and the enjoyment of the benefits granted under this Convention
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CAWTAR
| 2017-12-22 13:00:00
Document Type
Conventions and sharts
Source
United Nations
Keywords :
Convention// Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War //Protection of women//Gender based Violence //Sexual violence //Physical Violence //Verbal Violence //Rape// Prostitution //Human Rights//Women Rights//