THE APPLICABILITY OF THE FIRST GENEVA CONVENTION IN THE WAR OF THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE

Abstract

The work was developed within the theme of international humanitarian law (IHL). The research was based on several renowned authors and articles in electronic media. The objective of the article is to show within the current context, based on the applicability of the First Geneva Convention (1864) in the War of the Triple Alliance (1864-1870). The definitions of the dignity of the human person were briefly addressed, based on the increase in the protection of the human person over the years, the historical evolution of international humanitarian law and the international law of armed conflicts. The origin of the war, its relationship with the Geneva Convention, international humanitarian law and the IAC were explained. IHL/DICA was linked to the advent of violations and war crimes, with a greater emphasis on the applicability of the First Geneva Convention to crimes committed in this war.