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- The Geneva Convention of 1864: This agreement established the first set of international rules for the treatment of wounded soldiers and civilians during wartime. It laid the foundation for what is now known as international humanitarian law.
- The Geneva Convention of 1925: This convention updated and expanded the provisions of the 1864 Convention. It introduced guidelines for the treatment of prisoners of war and outlined the rights and responsibilities of occupying powers.
- The Geneva Protocol of 1925: This protocol prohibited the use of chemical and biological weapons in warfare. It was instrumental in setting norms against these devastating weapons.
- The Geneva Accords of 1949: This series of four treaties aimed to protect civilians and other non-combatants in times of armed conflict. They include:
- The Geneva Convention for the Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded and Sick in Armed Forces in the Field
- The Geneva Convention for the Amelioration of the Condition of Wounded, Sick, and Shipwrecked Members of Armed Forces at Sea
- The Geneva Convention Relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War
- The Geneva Convention Relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War
- The Geneva Convention on the Continental Shelf of 1958: This agreement established a framework for the exploration and exploitation of the continental shelf, the seabed, and its subsoil beyond the territorial waters of a coastal nation.
- The Geneva Agreement of 1954 on Indochina: This agreement aimed to end the First Indochina War and address conflicts in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. It resulted in the temporary division of Vietnam into North Vietnam and South Vietnam, which contributed to the events leading to the Vietnam War.
These are some examples of notable Geneva Accords, each with its own specific significance and contribution to international law, humanitarianism, and the regulation of various aspects of international relations and conflicts.