The Italian Red Cross Association, a voluntary organization, has as its purpose health and social assistance both in times of peace and in times of conflict. High relief association, it is placed under the high patronage of the President of the Republic. The CRI is part of the International Red Cross Movement. In its actions at international level, it coordinates with the International Committee of the Red Cross, in the countries in conflict, and with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent for other interventions.