it consists of two representatives from the icrc (including its president), two from the ifrc (including its president), and five individuals who are elected by the international conference. there is also a permanent administrative secretariat currently located at the icrc headquarters in geneva, switzerland. there have been 55 previous elected members of the standing commission. the standing commission is also responsible for giving out the henry dunant medal (the movement's highest award) and the red cross red crescent prize for peace and humanity.