International Congress of 1864

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:United_States_Congress
gptkbp:advocated_for protection of non-combatants
gptkbp:attendees representatives from 12 countries
gptkbp:date October 1864
gptkbp:established principles of humanitarian aid
gptkbp:followed_by subsequent congresses
gptkbp:held_in gptkb:Palais_des_Nations
the 19th century
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Second_Industrial_Revolution
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gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Crimean_War
humanitarian movements
gptkbp:initiated_by gptkb:International_Committee_of_the_Red_Cross
gptkbp:inspired future humanitarian treaties
gptkbp:is_celebrated_for subsequent anniversaries
Red Cross centennials
gptkbp:is_criticized_for limited scope
gptkbp:is_documented_in gptkb:historical_records
gptkbp:is_essential_for international cooperation
the establishment of humanitarian norms
gptkbp:is_influential_in development of international law
gptkbp:is_organized_by Henry Dunant and others
gptkbp:is_recognized_as neutral status of medical personnel
gptkbp:is_supported_by various governments
gptkbp:led_to formation of national Red Cross societies
gptkbp:location gptkb:Geneva
gptkbp:notable_participants gptkb:Gustave_Moynier
gptkb:Henry_Dunant
gptkbp:outcome gptkb:Geneva_Conventions
gptkbp:promoted volunteerism in war zones
gptkbp:purpose discuss humanitarian issues
gptkbp:related_to humanitarian law
gptkbp:resulted_in gptkb:First_Geneva_Convention
gptkbp:significance foundation of the Red Cross
gptkbp:topics medical assistance
wounded soldiers
neutrality in war
gptkbp:was_a_response_to suffering in wars
the need for medical care in conflicts
gptkbp:was_a_turning_point_for humanitarian efforts
gptkbp:was_celebrated_by humanitarian organizations
gptkbp:was_documented_by contemporary journalists
gptkbp:was_formed_due_to advocacy for humanitarian principles
gptkbp:was_held_under neutral conditions
gptkbp:was_held_with international delegates
gptkbp:was_impactful_on future humanitarian laws
gptkbp:was_mentioned_in historical analyses
gptkbp:was_part_of international diplomacy
the Red Cross movement
gptkbp:year 1864
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:International_Congress_of_1867
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6