war crime trials Flashcards
list three famous genocides
Holocaust
American Genocide
Rwandan Genocide
elaborate on the three genocides.
The holocaust is a genocide of jewish people during world war 2 by nazis in Germany.
The American genocide was a mass murder of Americans in Ottoman Empire during and after world war 1.
The Rwandan genocide was a mass slaughter of Tutsi people in Rwanda 1994.
Why are women and children protected during war?
preventing them from becoming victims of violence and to ensure their safety and well being because they are more likely to suffer from a death, injury, or displacement than adult men.
Why must veterans be protected?
because they serve and protect their country constantly by risking their lives to provide freedom, and knowledge. They have to be respected and protected to this reason.
State the importance of protecting the resources that civilians need
helps ensure equitable access to essential goods and services, food, shelter, healthcare, and education.
protects the environment and promote sustainable developments.
What are the geneva conventions
The Geneva Conventions are a set of international treaties that provide protection for people affected by war, such as wounded soldiers, prisoners of war, and civilians.
They also create standards for humane treatment of those affected by war.