The International Red Cross and Red Crescent is the largest humanitarian network in the world. Neutral and impartial, the Movement provides protection and assistance to people affected by disasters and armed conflicts.
Components and bodies of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is comprised of different components guided by the same fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.
Components
International Committee of the Red Cross
impartial, neutral and independent, the International Committee Red Cross (ICRC) is exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and provide assistance. Directs and coordinates international relief activities of the Movement in situations conflict. It also endeavors to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles. Created in 1863, gave birth to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent. The work of the International Federation is to inspire, facilitate and promote humanitarian activities carried National Societies to improve the situation of those most vulnerable, based on the Principles of Movement Red Cross and Red Crescent. Founded in 1919, the Federation directs and coordinates international assistance to victims of Movement natural and technological disasters, refugees and health emergencies. Acts as official representative of its member Societies in the international environment. Promotes cooperation between National Societies and helps to strengthen their ability to carry out effective disaster preparedness, health and welfare.
Cross Societies Red Crescent
National Societies of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies embody the work and principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in 186 countries. National Societies act as auxiliaries to public authorities of their own countries in the humanitarian field and provide a range of services, which include disaster relief and health and social programs. During wartime, National Societies assist the affected civilian population and provide support to the army's medical services when the situation demands. To join the movement, all National Societies should be recognized by the ICRC on the basis of the conditions for recognition laid down. Later, they can become members of the Federal agency National Societies.
All Movement components are governed by the same seven Fundamental Principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.
The mission of the International Red Cross is to prevent and alleviate all the circumstances, the human suffering, protect life and health and ensure respect for the human person, in particular in times of armed conflict and other emergencies, try to prevent disease and promote health and social welfare, to encourage voluntary and availability members of the Movement and a universal sense of solidarity towards all those in need of protection and assistance
Bodies Movement
The bodies of the Movement are the International Conference Red Cross and Red Crescent, the Council of Delegates of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the Standing Committee of the Red Cross and Red Crescent. International Conference
Description The International Conference is one of the most important humanitarian fora in the world. Comprising the representatives of the Movement and the representatives of States Parties to the Geneva Conventions.
Definition and composition
International Conference of Red Cross and Red Crescent is the highest deliberative body. Examine humanitarian issues of common interest and any other matter relating to them and take decisions.
Role of the International Conference
International Conference contributes to the unity of the Movement and carrying out its mission in strict adherence to the Fundamental Principles. Also contributes to the observance and the development of international humanitarian law and other international agreements of particular interest to the Movement. It is the only body competent to amend the constitution and bylaws of the Movement and to settle, ultimately, at the request of one of its members, any disagreement concerning the interpretation and application of the Statutes and Regulations.
International conference personally selects the members of the Standing Committee, taking into account their personal qualities.
Procedure
The International Conference meets every four years, unless a decision to the contrary. In addition to the voting members of the International Conference, observers may attend the meetings. The International Conference shall endeavor to adopt its resolutions by consensus. References estatutariasEstatutos of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, Section III, "Statutory Bodies" (Articles 8 to 11) and the Regulations of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent ( Articles 4 to 22).
Council of Delegates
Description The Council of Delegates is the body which brings together representatives of all components of the Movement.
Composition
Members of the Council of Delegates are the delegations from the National Societies, the ICRC and the International Federation.
Powers
The Council shall act and, if necessary, take decisions on any matter relating to the movement. When meeting before the opening of the International Conference approves the provisional agenda of the Conference and proposes candidates for the posts of president, vice president, secretary-general and secretaries-general.
Procedure
The Council meets at the International Conference held before the opening of the meeting, or at the request of one third of National Societies, ICRC of the Federation or of the Standing Committee. In principle, meets when we have the Federation's General Assembly (held every two years). In addition to the right of the Council members, observers from the National Societies in the process of recognition can attend the sessions. The Council makes every effort to adopt its resolutions by consensus.
References estatutariasEstatutos of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, Section III, "Statutory Bodies" (Articles 12 to 15) and the Regulations of the International Red Cross Crescent Societies (Articles 23 to 28).
Standing Committee
Definition The Standing Committee is the trustee of the International Conference on the period between Conferences.
Composition The Standing Commission comprises nine members: five are members of different National Societies elected individually by the International Conference and remain in office until the close of the next Conference, two representatives of ICRC, one of whom is its chairman and two representatives of the Federation, one of whom is its chairman. Elects a president and vice president from among its members.
Powers The Standing Committee prepares the International Conference and the Council of Delegates. Examines issues that concern the Movement as a whole. Henry Dunant Medal awards, designed to recognize and reward outstanding service and acts of great devotion to the cause of the Red Cross and Red Crescent made by one of its members
Procedure
The Standing Committee meets in ordinary session at least twice a year and has its headquarters in Geneva.
References estatutariasEstatutos of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, Section III, "Statutory Bodies" (Articles 16 to 19) and the Regulations of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent (Articles 29 to 31).
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