The Third Geneva Convention:
Relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War
“We must take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. Sometimes we must interfere. When human lives are endangered, when human dignity is
in jeopardy, national borders and sensitivities become irrelevant.”
– Elie Wiesel (Holocaust Survivor), Night
in jeopardy, national borders and sensitivities become irrelevant.”
– Elie Wiesel (Holocaust Survivor), Night
Thesis During World War II, the development of warfare changed and human rights were violated every day. In 1949, members of the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross came together to revise previous Geneva Conventions. As a result, the Third Geneva Convention was established to better protect the rights of all prisoners of war and ensure fair treatment. It became the responsibility of each signatory nation to follow these laws; however, many countries have failed in this responsibility. |