Vast resources and research were put into ending leprosy, malaria and yellow fever. The League worked with the government of the Soviet to prevent Typhus. Was an essential and successful part of League.
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What did the International Labour Organisation do?
Ended addition of lead to paint, made some countries adopt an 48 hour working week and 8 hour day. Tried to end child labour and increase work rights of women. Became an agency in the United Nations.
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What did the slavery commission do?
Sought to eradicate slavery and slave trading across the world. Fought prostitution. Pressed the governments in control of mandates to end slavery.
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What did the commision for Refugees do?
Looked after refugees- oversaw their repatriation or resettlement. Helped 425,000 PofW return home. Established camps in Turkey in 1922 to deal with refugee crisis and prevent disease adnd hunger.
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What were the limitations of the Health Comittee?
Disease would always be a problem.
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Limitations of ILO?
It was difficult to ensure all countries complied with new regulations.
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Limitations of Slavery Commission?
Approaching slavery in this way pushed it underground.
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Limitations of Commission for Refugees?
Racism remained a problem in many countries.
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What were other successes of the League?
Kellogg-Briand Pact, Aaland Islands (1921- League gave islands to Finland, Sweden reluctantly agreed). Mosul (1924- Turks demanded Mosul from Iraq, League refused and Iraq remained independent).
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What did the International Labour Organisation do?
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Ended addition of lead to paint, made some countries adopt an 48 hour working week and 8 hour day. Tried to end child labour and increase work rights of women. Became an agency in the United Nations.
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