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First Geneva Convention

August 22, 1864 · Geneva

Treaty that protected wounded soldiers and medical staff in war and recognised the Red Cross emblem.

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Key people

Henry Dunant leader, Founder of the Red Cross, whose campaign led to the convention

Participants

Grand Duchy of Baden — Original signatory, 22 August 1864
Belgium — Original signatory, 22 August 1864
Denmark — Original signatory, 22 August 1864
France — Original signatory, 22 August 1864
Grand Duchy of Hesse — Original signatory, 22 August 1864
Italy — Original signatory, 22 August 1864
Netherlands — Original signatory, 22 August 1864
Kingdom of Prussia — Original signatory, 22 August 1864
Portugal — Original signatory, 22 August 1864
Spain — Original signatory, 22 August 1864
Switzerland — Original signatory, 22 August 1864
International Committee of the Red Cross — Its founders called the conference

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