Another time Quote by Peter Maurer
“We need to understand that the Geneva Conventions are not just some historical documents born of another time, created for another purpose.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Geneva Conventions Overview, International Committee of the Red Cross, 2020
The conventions are living standards that guide humane treatment in modern conflicts, not relics of the past.
In simple terms: They are current rules for war conduct.
Apply these principles today.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- military training
- humanitarian aid
- policy making
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we strengthen compliance?
- What responsibilities do civilians have?
They may be ignored by parties lacking enforcement mechanisms.