ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Second Geneva Convention

Okay kiddo, let me explain the Second Geneva Convention to you.

Do you know what a convention is? It's a meeting where people come together to talk about and agree on important things.

The Second Geneva Convention was a meeting of many different countries that took place in 1949 in a city called Geneva, in Switzerland. They talked about how to treat people who are hurt or sick during times of war.

During a war, people often get injured or sick, and they need help. The Second Geneva Convention is all about making sure that everyone gets the help they need, no matter which side of the war they are on.

It says that if people are hurt or sick during a war, they should be treated well and given medical help. They shouldn't be attacked or made to suffer more because they are wounded or sick. They should be protected and cared for, even if they are enemies.

This is important because during war, people can forget to be kind to each other, and it can become very dangerous for everyone. The Second Geneva Convention helps to make sure that even during war, there are rules that people must follow to protect the sick and the wounded.

So, in summary, the Second Geneva Convention is a meeting where many countries agreed to treat people who are hurt or sick during times of war with kindness and medical care, no matter which side they are on.