1. Mandates Commission
2. Disarmament Commission
3. Health Organization
4. Refugees Commission
5. Slavery Commission
6. International Labour Organization (ILO)
- The Mandates Commission was a body within the League of Nations set up after World War I to supervise former colonies of the defeated empires, especially Germany and the Ottoman (Turkish) Empire.
- Instead of granting independence immediately, these territories were handed over to League member countries (like Britain and France) to govern as “mandates”, under League supervision
- The commission existed to ensure that mandatory powers (countries in control) governed the territories in the best interests of the people living there.
- To monitor progress towards independence.
- To make sure powers did not exploit the territories.
2. Disarmament Commission
- Aimed to reduce armaments worldwide to prevent future wars.
- Convened key talks like the 1932–34 World Disarmament Conference, though largely unsuccessful.
- Faced political resistance and lack of enforcement mechanisms.
- Demonstrated the League’s limitations in balancing peacekeeping ideals with national sovereignty.
3. Health Organization
- Coordinated international efforts to combat diseases like malaria, typhus, and cholera.
- Pioneered global health cooperation through data collection and medical research.
- Sent health experts and supplies to affected regions, improving international epidemic response.
- Served as a foundational model for the World Health Organization (WHO) created in 1948.
4. Refugees Commission
- Led by Fridtjof Nansen, it addressed the refugee crises after World War I and the Russian Revolution.
- Created the Nansen passport for stateless persons, enabling legal travel and resettlement.
- Helped repatriate, resettle, or support over a million displaced people.
- Set key precedents for future international refugee protection systems.
5. Slavery Commission
- Tasked with eradicating slavery and forced labor in colonial and non-colonial regions.
- Investigated conditions in Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Asia.
- Pressured governments to adopt anti-slavery laws and reforms.
- Contributed to early human rights advocacy and legal standards.
6. International Labour Organization (ILO)
- Established to improve global labor conditions and workers’ rights.
- Promoted international labor standards on wages, hours, safety, and child labor.
- Brought together governments, employers, and workers in a unique tripartite structure.
- Continued its mission after the League’s dissolution and became a specialized UN agency in 1946.
