Joseph Avenol
Joseph Avenol was a French diplomat who served as the Secretary-General of the League of Nations from 1933 to 1940. He played a significant role in international relations during a tumultuous period leading up to World War II, focusing on issues such as refugee crises and disarmament. Avenol's tenure was marked by challenges in addressing the growing threats posed by totalitarian regimes and the limitations of the League in preventing conflicts. His legacy is often discussed in the context of the League's inability to effectively manage the refugee crisis, particularly regarding Jewish refugees fleeing persecution in Nazi Germany.
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Joseph Avenol was the Secretary-General of the League of Nations to whom McDonald sent his resignation letter.
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