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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 ...

In times of armed conflict, people all too often get separated in the chaos of fighting, displacement and the struggle for survival. For families, this can mean weeks, months or even years of anguish and distress – but also of hope that their loved ones will return one day. Under the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols, States have obligations to prevent people from going missing and to provide families with information if they do. In this podcast, we’re looking particularly at how these obligations are reflected in the work of the ICRC Central Tracing Agency Bureau for the ...