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The 1949 Geneva Convention Knew What A 'Woman' Is. But How Could They Tell?
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The 1949 Geneva Convention Knew What A 'Woman' Is. But How Could They Tell?

Sex-based rights, reality, and 'gender'

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Matt Osborne
Nov 05, 2022
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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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