The 1949 Geneva Convention Knew What A 'Woman' Is. But How Could They Tell?
Sex-based rights, reality, and 'gender'
Women shall be treated with all the regard due to their sex and shall in all cases benefit by treatment as favourable as that granted to men. […]
In any camps in which women prisoners of war, as well as men, are accommodated, separate dormitories shall be provided for them. […]
Women shall be especially protected against any attack on their honour, in particular against rape, enforced prostitution, or any form of indecent assault. […]
[In confinement,] Account shall be taken of the internee's age, sex and state of health.
Geneva Convention (III) on Prisoners of War 1949 - 14, 25, 27, 119
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