General Assembly of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
25th IFRC General Assembly: A Future United in Humanity
Leaders from National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies around the world will gather in Geneva from 30 November to 2 December 2026 for the 25th session of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) General Assembly.
Together, these National Societies form the world’s largest humanitarian network. Their staff and volunteers work in communities before, during and after crises. The General Assembly is the IFRC’s highest decision-making body, where members agree collective priorities, policies and approaches to working together.
Under the theme “A Future United in Humanity”, this Assembly will help determine their shared priorities for the next two years. As conflicts, climate-related disasters and funding pressures reshape humanitarian action, members will consider how to strengthen their local work through international cooperation and mutual support.
Plenary discussions and workshops will address three overarching themes:
Members will elect the IFRC President, Vice-Presidents and National Society members of the Governing Board for the 2026-2030 term, entrusting them with leading the world’s largest humanitarian network and advancing its humanitarian mission.
An event alongside the Assembly will bring National Societies, States and partners together to advance practical measures for protecting local humanitarian personnel. Members will also consider the Plan and Budget 2027-2028, guiding how the Secretariat supports their agreed priorities through emergency coordination, expertise and investment in stronger National Societies.
Together, these National Societies form the world’s largest humanitarian network. Their staff and volunteers work in communities before, during and after crises. The General Assembly is the IFRC’s highest decision-making body, where members agree collective priorities, policies and approaches to working together.
Under the theme “A Future United in Humanity”, this Assembly will help determine their shared priorities for the next two years. As conflicts, climate-related disasters and funding pressures reshape humanitarian action, members will consider how to strengthen their local work through international cooperation and mutual support.
Plenary discussions and workshops will address three overarching themes:
- Current trends demanding our attention: Promoting peace and nonviolence, including through young people’s leadership; using artificial intelligence and digital technologies responsibly; addressing harmful information; and protecting humanitarian personnel. These issues directly affect community trust and the ability of staff and volunteers to deliver assistance safely.
- Working together to respond to new realities: Strengthening volunteering, cooperation and sustainable financing. Members will explore how to share resources and expertise, sustain humanitarian services and mobilize support for overlooked crises. A proposed IFRC Network Cooperation Policy will guide collaboration while reinforcing the leadership of National Societies in their own countries.
- Governance for the future: Strengthening representation, accountability and ethical leadership, alongside proposed changes to the IFRC’s statutory rules. These discussions concern how members make decisions together and ensure responsible stewardship of resources entrusted to them.
Members will elect the IFRC President, Vice-Presidents and National Society members of the Governing Board for the 2026-2030 term, entrusting them with leading the world’s largest humanitarian network and advancing its humanitarian mission.
An event alongside the Assembly will bring National Societies, States and partners together to advance practical measures for protecting local humanitarian personnel. Members will also consider the Plan and Budget 2027-2028, guiding how the Secretariat supports their agreed priorities through emergency coordination, expertise and investment in stronger National Societies.