Question 236 of 350 · Switzerland in the world
Which important humanitarian organisation was founded in Geneva in 1863?
Welche wichtige humanitäre Organisation wurde 1863 in Genf gegründet?
Correct answer: C
Why
Henry Dunant and other people from Geneva founded the ICRC in 1863 to help wounded soldiers in war.
Common mistakes
- A: Amnesty International
- Amnesty International was only founded in 1961 in London.
- B: Pro Juventute
- Pro Juventute is a Swiss foundation for children and young people, founded in 1912.
- D: Swiss Solidarity (Glückskette)
- Swiss Solidarity (Glückskette) is a Swiss fundraising campaign for donations, founded in 1946.
Topic
Red Cross, UN, Geneva and international organisations
Switzerland is host country to many international organisations. Most of them have their seat in Geneva. The European seat of the UN is there, and for example the World Health Organization WHO. The UN Human Rights Council also meets in Geneva. In 2006 it replaced the former UN Human Rights Commission, which was also in Geneva.
Culture, economy and Switzerland in the world · Switzerland in the world
Sources
Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.