International Relief Union (IRU)
Union internationale de secours (UIS)
Unión Internacional de Socorros
Welthilfsverband
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Founded
1927-07-12 Geneva Switzerland
History
12 Jul 1927, Geneva (Switzerland), by International Convention signed at diplomatic conference convened by Council of the then H-XH2906 - League of Nations. Statutes registered under 'LNTS 3115'. Dissolved.
Aims
In major disasters, the exceptional gravity of which exceeds the powers and resources of the stricken people, furnish first aid and assemble funds, resources and assistance of all kinds; in any public disaster, coordinate efforts made by relief organizations; encourage study of preventive measures against disasters and induce all peoples to render mutual international assistance.
Structure
General Council, consisting of delegates of all member States, nominates Executive Committee of 7.
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UIA Org ID
XC2411
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