Cambodian Red Cross

Cambodian Red Cross
កាកបាទក្រហមកម្ពុជា
AbbreviationCRC
Formation18 February 1955
TypeNon-governmental organization
PurposeHumanitarian
HeadquartersPhnom Penh, Cambodia
Region served
Cambodia Cambodia
Membership
Official language
Khmer and English
Honorary President
Queen Mother Norodom Monineath
President
Bun Rany
Main organ
General Assembly
Websiteredcross.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 7 October 1960, and admitted as a Member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies on 8 October 1960.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Cambodian Red Cross". redcross.org.kh. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
  2. ^ Brief History of Cambodian Red Cross
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