Cambodian Red Cross
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| Abbreviation | CRC |
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| Formation | 18 February 1955 |
| Type | Non-governmental organization |
| Purpose | Humanitarian |
| Headquarters | Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
Region served |  Cambodia |
Membership | International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement |
Official language | Khmer and English |
Honorary President | Queen Mother Norodom Monineath |
President of the Central Committee | Bun Rany |
Main organ | General Assembly |
| Website | www |
Seal of the Cambodian Red Cross
The Cambodian Red Cross (CRC; Khmer: កាកបាទក្រហមកម្ពុជា, Kakbat Krâhâm Kămpŭchéa) is the largest humanitarian organization in Cambodia. Established on 18 February 1955, it is officially recognized by the Royal Government as the primary auxiliary to the public authorities in humanitarian services.[1] It was recognized by the International Committee on October 7, 1960, and admitted as a Member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies on October 8, 1960.[2]
References[]
- ^ "Cambodian Red Cross". redcross.org.kh. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
- ^ Brief History of Cambodian Red Cross[permanent dead link]
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Categories:
- Medical and health organisations based in Cambodia
- 1955 establishments in Cambodia
- Red Cross and Red Crescent national societies
- Organizations established in 1955