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