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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]

AbbreviationCRC
Formation18 February 1955
HeadquartersPhnom Penh, Cambodia
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Cambodian Red Cross
កាកបាទក្រហមកម្ពុជា
AbbreviationCRC
Formation18 February 1955
TypeNon-governmental organization
HeadquartersPhnom Penh, Cambodia
Region served
Cambodia Cambodia
Members
Official language
Khmer and English
Honorary President
Queen Mother Norodom Monineath
President
Bun Rany
Main organ
General Assembly
Websiteredcross.org.kh
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