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Geneva Conventions
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Crimes of War 
 "The Crimes of War Project was established in 1999 to educate the general public and concerned professionals about international humanitarian law (IHL)-with specific emphasis on the Geneva Conventions." Included on their Web site are The Magazine (with archives), photo essays and other articles, and Expert Analysis . Topics discussed include Bob Kerrey's actions in Vietnam, the destruction of East Timor, ethnic cleansing in Kosovo, Pinochet's prosecution, and war crimes in Sierra Leone and other parts of the world. Resources provides related links, a timeline of IHL treaties and conventions, a bibliography, and more. http://www.crimesofwar.org/ Topics: Crime, International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), Military, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Regional, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated May 30, 2001 Geneva Convention Relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War
The complete text of this instrument of international human rights for prisoners of war (POWs), which went into force October 21, 1950. From the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. Also available in French and Spanish. http://www.unhchr.ch/html/menu3/b/91.htm Topics: Crime, International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), Military, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated May 6, 2004 Government Views of Iraq
A list of links arranged by subject of government documents and other primary resources, most of which are from the United States. "Resources include ... Congressional Hearings and Resolutions, Federal Agency reports, transcripts of press conferences and briefings, USAID Fact Sheets, legislation, news releases and Presidential Communications ... United Nations Security Council Resolutions, the Geneva Conventions and Protocols, [and] selected international treaties." From Grace-Ellen McCrann of the Cohen Library, the City College of New York. http://www.ccny.cuny.edu/library/Divisions/Government/Iraqbib.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Jan 27, 2004 International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Information about the organization, "whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance." The site features news and background material on such topics as biotechnology and weapons, children in war, landmines, and displacement of civilians in areas of conflict. The texts of the main treaties of International Humanitarian Law (the four Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols) are also on the site. Available in several languages. Searchable. http://www.icrc.org/eng Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Health, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, Poverty, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Dec 19, 2004 International Humanitarian Law (IHL)
Presents international humanitarian law treaties from 1856 to date, commentaries on the four Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols, an up-to-date list of signatories, ratifications relating to international humanitarian law treaties, and full text of reservations. There are also related news briefs and other background information. From the International Committee of the Red Cross. Available in English, French, and Spanish. http://www.icrc.org/eng/ihl Topics: Government, International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated May 5, 2005 Reference Guide to the Geneva Conventions
Includes history, guides, online and offline resources, an index to the conventions, the full text of the conventions, and text and information about other treaties. From the Society of Professional Journalists. http://www.genevaconventions.org/ Topics: Crime, Government, International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, Military, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Mar 11, 2006 |
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