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The Geneva Conventions are a series of four international agreements that establish legal standards for the treatment of non-combatants in war, negotiated in the aftermath of World War II and ratified by 196 countries. These conventions form the core of international humanitarian law, addressing the treatment of sick and wounded soldiers, prisoners of war, and civilians during armed conflict. The conventions have been widely adopted, with [[united-nations|United Nations]] playing a crucial role in their development and implementation, and have influenced the work of organizations such as the [[international-committee-of-the-red-cross|International Committee of the Red Cross]].