The Geneva Conventions were established to humanize warfare by setting legal and moral limits on how armed conflicts are conducted. Their primary purpose is to protect individuals who are not, or are no longer, participating in hostilities and to regulate the means and methods of war in order to reduce unnecessary suffering. Rooted in humanitarian principles, the Conventions reflect the evolution of international concern for human dignity even in situations of extreme violence. One of the central purposes of the Geneva Conventions is the protection of civilians during armed conflict. Modern wars increasingly affect civilian populations, making their protection a core concern. The Conventions seek to ensure that civilians are treated humanely, safeguarded from violence, intimidation, collective punishment, and indiscriminate attacks. They also provide special protections for vulnerable groups such as women, children, the elderly, and refugees, recognizing their heightened exposure to harm during conflicts. Another major purpose is the humane treatment of wounded and sick members of armed forces. The Conventions mandate that all wounded and sick, regardless of their nationality or side in the conflict, must be respected and cared for without adverse distinction. Medical personnel, hospitals, and