Nigerian Red Cross Society
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The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) was founded in 1960 and it has its headquarters in Lagos
.
It has over 600,000 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.
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.
Lagos
Lagos is a port and the most populous conurbation in Nigeria. With a population of 7,937,932, it is currently the third most populous city in Africa after Cairo and Kinshasa, and currently estimated to be the second fastest growing city in Africa...
.
It has over 600,000 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
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is a humanitarian institution that is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement along with the ICRC and 186 distinct National Societies...
) on 4 February 1961.
Its mandate originates from:
- The Movement Statutes
- Main Movement Resolutions
- RCRC Statutes and Byelaws
- Geneva Conventions
Geneva Conventions
The Geneva Conventions comprise four treaties, and three additional protocols, that establish the standards of international law for the humanitarian treatment of the victims of war...
and
- Nigerian Red Cross Act 1960
Its driving principles are humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.