The Council of Delegates of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement gathers together all the components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the ICRC and the IFRC) to discuss matters concerning the Movement as a whole.

The Council of Delegates sets common strategies and ensures alignment within the Movement on approaches to global humanitarian issues. It contributes to strengthening cooperation and fostering relationships among the members.

When it is held in an International Conference year, the Council of Delegates precedes the International Conference and proposes the Conference’s officers and adopts its agenda.