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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 ...

75 Years of the Geneva Conventions: Can the Laws of War Survive in Today's Violent World? The Geneva Conventions, a cornerstone of international humanitarian law, mark their 75th anniversary in a world where the nature of conflict has evolved dramatically since their inception. Signed in the aftermath of World War II, these conventions were designed to protect those who are not, or are no longer, participating in hostilities, including civilians, wounded soldiers, and prisoners of war. However, as we reflect on the past 75 years, it is crucial to examine whether the laws of war, as outlined in...

Le droit de vote des femmes a seulement 50 ans en Suisse. Le podcast «La Voix des femmes» de la Tribune de Genève revient sur cet événement historique avec quatre femmes qui l'ont vécu, l'ont étudié ou qui ont pris la relève de la lutte pour l'égalité.Réalisation: Lorraine Fasler

Part history podcast, part travel guide, always a great story.A Book - A Place: Geneva takes you to unexpected places in an often city that has a unique place in history.Frankenstein and comic books were born here. Revolutionaries plotted. An enlightenment superstar had good reason to have houses in and just outside Geneva. And science fiction fans became real scientists at the home of the world's greatest experiment.Whether you're a visitor, a newcomer, or a long-time resident, this podcast will take you to corners of the city where history was (and is still being) made.

Today, liberal democracies are under unprecedented strain from within and without. In each episode, renowned social anthropologist Shalini Randeria invites a leading scholar to explore the challenges and dilemmas facing democracies around the world. They investigate what needs to be done to ensure the future well-being of our democratic institutions and practices.