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Formation of the Permanent International Committee
- When
- 17 February 1863
- Where
- Geneva
Five members of the Geneva Society for Public Welfare formed a Permanent International Committee in February 1863 to prepare a memorandum for the Welfare Congress.
The sub-committee included Henry Dunant, Gustave Moynier, Louis Appia, Théodore Maunoir, and Guillaume-Henri Dufour. On 17 February 1863, they decided to constitute themselves as a Permanent International Committee for the relief of wounded in the event of war, continuing beyond their initial mandate.
Sources
- International Committee of the Red Cross Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07
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