The 17th session of the General Assembly will take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from 18 to 21 November 2009.

The General Assembly (GA) is the supreme body of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Composed of delegates from all National Societies who are members of the Federation, it meets once every two years and 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.

More information: www.ifrc.org