International Federation of RCRC (IFRC)
Address:17 Chemin des Crêts
Petit Saconnex
Geneva
Tel: +41 22 730 4222
Fax: +41 22 733 0395
Email: secretariat@ifrc.org
Website: www.ifrc.org
Petit Saconnex
Geneva
Tel: +41 22 730 4222
Fax: +41 22 733 0395
Email: secretariat@ifrc.org
Website: www.ifrc.org
Legal Basis:
- The Geneva Conventions of 1949 & Additional Protocols of 1977
- The Statutes of the International Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement
Mission:
The Federation directs and co-ordinates international assistance of the Movement to the victims of natural and technological disasters, to refugees and in health emergencies. It acts as the official representative of its member societies in the international field. It promotes co-operation between National Societies, and works to strengthen their capacity to carry out effective disaster preparedness, health and social programmes.
The Federation’s mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilising the power of humanity. Vulnerable people are those who are at greatest risk from situations that threaten their survival, or their capacity to live with an acceptable social and economic security level and human dignity.
The Federation’s mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilising the power of humanity. Vulnerable people are those who are at greatest risk from situations that threaten their survival, or their capacity to live with an acceptable social and economic security level and human dignity.
Constituency:
Founded in 1919, the International Federation counts 186 member National Societies, a secretariat in Geneva and more than 60 delegations all over the world.
The Federation's work is guided by Strategy 2020, adopted by the General Assembly in 2009.
The unique network of National Societies - which cover almost every country in the world - is the Federation's principal strength. Cooperation between National Societies gives the Federation greater potential to develop capacities and assist those most in need. At a local level, the network enables the Federation to reach individual communities.
The role of the Secretariat in Geneva is to coordinate and mobilise relief assistance for international emergencies, promote cooperation between National Societies and represent these National Societies in the international field.
The role of the field delegations is to assist and advise National Societies with relief operations and development programmes and to encourage regional cooperation.
The Federation's work is guided by Strategy 2020, adopted by the General Assembly in 2009.
The unique network of National Societies - which cover almost every country in the world - is the Federation's principal strength. Cooperation between National Societies gives the Federation greater potential to develop capacities and assist those most in need. At a local level, the network enables the Federation to reach individual communities.
The role of the Secretariat in Geneva is to coordinate and mobilise relief assistance for international emergencies, promote cooperation between National Societies and represent these National Societies in the international field.
The role of the field delegations is to assist and advise National Societies with relief operations and development programmes and to encourage regional cooperation.
Organisation/planning:
Strategy 2020
This Strategy voices the collective determination of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to move forward in tackling the major challenges that confront humanity in the next decade. Informed by the needs and vulnerabilities of the diverse communities where we work, as well as the rights and freedoms to which all are entitled, our Strategy seeks to benefit all who look to us to help to build a more humane, dignified, and peaceful world.
In looking towards 2020, the Red Cross Red Crescent National Societies, supported by their Secretariat, are resolved to do more, do better, and reach further by building on past achievements and established comparative advantage. These are derived from the Fundamental Principles, shared values, respected symbols, privileged legal status, and diverse worldwide capacities for voluntary action at community level and giving national and global voice to the concerns of vulnerable people.
Strategic Aim 1: Save lives, protect livelihoods, and recover effectively from disasters and crises
Strategic Aim 2: Enable healthy and safer living
Strategic Aim 3: Promote social inclusion, and a culture of non-violence and peace
Strategy 2020 is a dynamic process that is responsive to changing circumstances. With baseline at the beginning of 2010, the international Federation will report on progress biennially to our General Assembly. A mid-term review will be conducted in 2015, and a final review in 2019.
This Strategy voices the collective determination of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to move forward in tackling the major challenges that confront humanity in the next decade. Informed by the needs and vulnerabilities of the diverse communities where we work, as well as the rights and freedoms to which all are entitled, our Strategy seeks to benefit all who look to us to help to build a more humane, dignified, and peaceful world.
In looking towards 2020, the Red Cross Red Crescent National Societies, supported by their Secretariat, are resolved to do more, do better, and reach further by building on past achievements and established comparative advantage. These are derived from the Fundamental Principles, shared values, respected symbols, privileged legal status, and diverse worldwide capacities for voluntary action at community level and giving national and global voice to the concerns of vulnerable people.
Strategic Aim 1: Save lives, protect livelihoods, and recover effectively from disasters and crises
Strategic Aim 2: Enable healthy and safer living
Strategic Aim 3: Promote social inclusion, and a culture of non-violence and peace
Strategy 2020 is a dynamic process that is responsive to changing circumstances. With baseline at the beginning of 2010, the international Federation will report on progress biennially to our General Assembly. A mid-term review will be conducted in 2015, and a final review in 2019.
Leadership:
While the Secretariat is responsible for the day-to-day running of the Federation, the decisions on its direction and policy are made by the governing bodies. These bodies define a framework of purpose, policies, goals and programmes, and provide a mechanism for accountability and compliance.
The General Assembly is the highest decision-making body of the Federation. It meets every two years and comprises representatives from all member National Societies. It last met in Geneva in November 2001.
A Governing Board acts between general assemblies, meeting twice a year with the authority to make certain decisions. The board comprises the Federation's President and vice presidents, representatives from elected member Societies and the chairman of the Finance Commission.
The General Assembly is responsible for appointing the Secretary General, who is the chief executive officer of the Federation, directing the Secretariat and its delegations.
The General Assembly is the highest decision-making body of the Federation. It meets every two years and comprises representatives from all member National Societies. It last met in Geneva in November 2001.
A Governing Board acts between general assemblies, meeting twice a year with the authority to make certain decisions. The board comprises the Federation's President and vice presidents, representatives from elected member Societies and the chairman of the Finance Commission.
The General Assembly is responsible for appointing the Secretary General, who is the chief executive officer of the Federation, directing the Secretariat and its delegations.
