International Federation of League of Nations Societies

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The International Federation of League of Nations Societies (IFLNS) (French: Union internationale des associations pour la Société des Nations - UIASDN) gathered national associations promoting the ideals of the League of Nations. At its height, it claimed member-Associations in forty countries. It was founded in Geneva, Switzerland in 1919, and ceased operations in 1939.[1]

It is considered to be the forerunner of the World Federation of United Nations Associations, founded in 1946.[1]

Activity[edit]

By the initiative of the leadership in 1933 the federation founded international youth organization, which resulted in First World Youth Congress in Geneva from 31 August to 6 September 1936.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "International Federation of League of Nations Societies". UIA Yearbook Profile. Union of International Associations. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
  2. ^ Angel, William David (2015). The international law of youth rights (2 ed.). Leiden Boston: Brill Nijhoff. p. 115. ISBN 9789004228696.