1863 ⟶ International Red Cross Founded, Preceding Geneva Convention

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⛑️ International Red Cross Founded, Preceding Geneva Convention

Formation of the International Red Cross is followed by the adoption of the First Geneva Convention in 1864.⟶
International Red Cross Founded, Preceding Geneva Convention (1863)
HumanitarianismInternational LawWarfareCivil SocietySwitzerlandConflict
SwitzerlandSwitzerland

📦 Cellophane Invention

Cellophane is invented by Jacques E. Brandenberger.⟶
Cellophane Invention (1908)
Material SciencePackagingIndustrial RevolutionConsumer GoodsManufacturing
SwitzerlandSwitzerland

🤝 International Labour Organization Founded

April 11: The International Labour Organization is established.⟶
International Labour Organization Founded (1919)
Labor RightsInternational OrganizationsSocial JusticeTreaty of VersaillesWorkers' RightsGlobalization
SwitzerlandSwitzerland

🌍 Peoples' World Convention Held in Geneva

December 30: Peoples' World Convention (PWC) at Palais Electoral, Geneva, Switzerland⟶
Peoples' World Convention Held in Geneva (1950)
Cold WarInternational RelationsIdeology
SwitzerlandSwitzerland

🤝 Switzerland Joins the United Nations

Switzerland joins the United Nations as the 190th member.⟶
Switzerland Joins the United Nations (2002)
United NationsSwitzerlandInternational RelationsDiplomacySovereigntyMultilateralism
SwitzerlandSwitzerland