Convention (IV) relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War 1949, para. undefined
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Art. 16. The wounded and sick, as well as the infirm, and expectant mothers, shall be the object of particular protection and respect. As far as military considerations allow, each Party to the conflict shall facilitate the steps taken to search for the killed and wounded, to assist the shipwrecked and other persons exposed to grave danger, and to protect them against pillage and ill-treatment.
Legal status
Legally binding
Body
International Committee of the Red Cross
Document type
International treaty
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Health
Humanitarian
Year
1949
Paragraph type
Article
Reference
Convention (IV) relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War (1949), Article 16.
Paragraph focus
General Protection of Populations Against Certain Consequences of War