Episode 3 of 3
Adoption of the First Geneva Convention
- When
- 22 August 1864
- Where
- Geneva
The First Geneva Convention was adopted on 22 August 1864, establishing binding international arrangements for the protection of wounded armies in the field.
The convention was adopted following proposals from an international conference organized in Geneva in October 1863. It introduced a common distinctive protection symbol for medical personnel, a white armlet bearing a red cross, honoring Swiss neutrality. The treaty consisted of ten articles addressing the amelioration of the condition of the wounded.
Sources
- International Committee of the Red Cross Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07
- First Geneva Convention Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
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