Early human rights movements on slavery and protection of wounded soldiers were led by

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Early human rights movements on slavery and protection of wounded soldiers were initiated by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) such as the British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society and the International Committee of the Red Cross. Powerful states also played a role in promoting these causes, but the lead was taken by NGOs. The United Nations and the League of Nations did not exist at the time of these early movements, and corporations were not yet a significant force in global affairs.

Early Human Rights Movements on Slavery and Protection of Wounded