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Welcome to the 12th Session of the General Assembly
(Geneva, 23-28 October 1999)

The General Assembly is the supreme body of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Composed of delegates from the 176 Societies members of the Federation, it determines the general policy of the organization, elects the President, appoints the Secretary General, takes decisions on the admission and suspension of National Societies, among other important matters. Each member Society represented has one vote.

The General Assembly meets at least once every two years.


Click underneath to read bulletins, reports and news on the General Assembly
Daily Bulletin issue 6 28 October 1999
Daily Bulletin issue 5 27 October 1999
Daily Bulletin issue 4 26 October 1999
Daily Bulletin issue 3 25 October 1999
Daily Bulletin issue 2 24 October 1999
Daily Bulletin issue 1 23 October 1999
Federation appoints Didier J. Cherpitel as new Secretary General 23 October 1999
News release 23 October 1999