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| Abbreviation | PNGRCS |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1977 |
| Type | Non-profit organisation |
| Focus | Humanitarian Aid |
| Location | |
| Affiliations | International Committee of the Red Cross International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies |
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