was the geneva convention after ww2?

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Yes, the major revisions to the Geneva Conventions that established them as we know them today were adopted in 1949, following World War II

. While the first convention was adopted much earlier in 1864, the atrocities of World War II prompted a significant update that added new conventions to protect civilians and further detailed the treatment of prisoners of war. 

• Pre-WWII: The first Geneva Convention was established in 1864, and a later convention was adopted in 1929 to protect prisoners of war.
• Post-WWII: After experiencing the widespread violations of the previous conventions during World War II, a new set of four conventions was adopted in 1949. These included revisions of the earlier treaties and new protocols, particularly to protect civilian populations.
• Entry into force: The four 1949 Geneva Conventions entered into force on October 21, 1950, after being ratified by a sufficient number of states. 

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