Prisoners of war | The Laws of War | ICRC

Have you ever wondered how a prisoner of war (POW) is protected? Or how they become a POW in the first place? Our colleague Caitlin explains: *How POWs are different to other prisoners *What the Third Geneva Convention offers in terms of legal protection *Why we’re involved in making sure POWs are treated humanely and with dignity. For more on the Geneva Conventions, visit: