### Comment:
How does the Geneva Conventions protect civilians during armed conflicts?

### REPLY:
The Geneva Conventions were established in response to the atrocities committed during World War II. They provide guidelines for the treatment of prisoners of war, protection of civilians, and the provision of medical care during armed conflicts. These conventions prohibit inhumane treatment, torture, and other acts of violence against individuals, ensuring that both combatants and non-combatants are treated with dignity and respect.