Cambodian Red Cross
| កាកបាទក្រហមកម្ពុជា | |
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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 | |
Official language | Khmer and English |
Honorary President | Queen Mother Norodom Monineath |
President of the Central Committee | Bun Rany |
Main organ | General Assembly |
| Website | redcross.org.kh |
The Cambodian Red Cross (CRC; Khmer: កាកបាទក្រហមកម្ពុជា, UNGEGN: Kakâbat Krâhâm Kâmpŭchéa, ALA-LC: Kākapād Kraham Kambujā [kaːkaɓaːt krɑːhɑːm kampuciə]) 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]
External links
- Red Cross website
- Cambodian Red Cross Profile
