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Question 244 of 350 · Switzerland in the world

Which organisation did Henry Dunant (1828-1910) found in Geneva?

Welche Organisation gründete Henry Dunant (1828-1910) in Genf?

Correct answer: C

  1. Athe Young Men's Christian Associationden Christlichen Verein junger Männer
  2. BPro Juventutedie Pro Juventute
  3. Cthe International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)das Internationale Komitee vom Roten Kreuz (IKRK)
  4. Dthe Universal Postal Unionden Weltpostverein

Why

In 1859, Henry Dunant saw the suffering of wounded soldiers at Solferino. So in 1863 he and others founded the ICRC in Geneva.

Common mistakes

B: Pro Juventute
Pro Juventute was only founded in 1912, without Dunant.
D: the Universal Postal Union
The Universal Postal Union was founded in Bern in 1874, by states and not by Dunant.

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.

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Sources

Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.