Forty-ninth session
Agenda item 152
RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
The General Assembly,
Recalling the special functions of the member societies of
the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
which are recognized by their respective Governments as auxiliaries
to the public authorities in the humanitarian field on the basis
of the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949,1/
Considering the specific role of the International Federation
in international humanitarian relations as further defined by
the International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent,
Desirous of promoting cooperation between the United Nations
and the International Federation,
1. Decides to invite the International Federation of Red
Cross and Red Crescent Societies to participate in the sessions
and the work of the General Assembly in the capacity of observer;
2. Requests the Secretary-General to take the necessary
action to implement the present resolution.
38th plenary meeting
19 October 1994
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1/ United Nations, Treaty Series, vol. 75, Nos. 970-973.