Birth of Humanitarian Law

Birth of Humanitarian Law. The first Geneva Convention, which took place in 1864, was initiated by Henry Dunant, a Genevois who was appalled by the treatment o…

Location: Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland

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The first Geneva Convention, which took place in 1864, was initiated by Henry Dunant, a Genevois who was appalled by the treatment of wounded soldiers during the Battle of Solferino in 1859. This convention marked the beginning of international humanitarian law and led to the establishment of the Red Cross. Today, the conventions are recognized and respected by almost every country in the world.

Source: Conventions de Genève

Birth of Humanitarian Law — Geneva, Canton of Zurich

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