The International Conference is the supreme deliberative body for the Movement. It gathers the representatives of the components of the Movement and the representatives of the States Parties to the Geneva Conventions. Together they examine and decide upon humanitarian matters of common interest and any other related matter.

In accordance with the Statutes and Rules of procedure of the Movement:

1. The members of the International Conference are (Article 9 of the Statutes):


- the 186 duly recognized National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies;
- the International Committee of the Red Cross;
- the International Federation of the Red CRoss and Red Crescent Societies;
- the 194 States party to the Geneva Conventions.


2. The Standing Commission has established the list of observers invited to attend the Conference (Article 18 of the Statutes, Rule 5 of the Rules of Procedure).

Normally it is held every four years.

30th International Conference, 2007

29th International Conference, 2006

28th International Conference, 2003

27th International Conference, 1999

26th International Conference, 1995

25th International Conference, 1986