Nigerian Red Cross Society
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The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) was founded in 1960 and it has its headquarters in Abuja.[1]
It has over 500,000 volunteers and 300 permanent employees. The Nigerian Red Cross Society was established by an Act of Parliament in 1960 and became the 86th Member – National Society of the League of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (Now International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies) on 4 February 1961.[2]
Its mandate originates from:
- The Movement Statutes - Main Movement Resolutions - RCRC Statutes and Byelaws - Geneva Conventions and - Nigerian Red Cross Act 1960
Its driving principles are humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.
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- Red Cross and Red Crescent national societies
- 1960 establishments in Nigeria
- Organizations established in 1960
- Medical and health organizations based in Nigeria
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