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ICNL Analysis on Draft Trade Union Law
The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) conducted a quick, initial review of the Kingdom of Cambodia’s draft Trade Union Law (Draft TUL) of November 18, 2015. Our analysis focused solely on the freedoms of association, assembly and expression. Our preliminary analysis concluded that there are a number of problems with the Draft TUL.
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CCHR Publishes Report Entitled “LGBT Bullying in Cambodia’s Schools” and Calls Upon the Royal Government of Cambodia and Schools to Tackle Discrimination
The Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) has today published a report entitled “LGBT Bullying in Cambodia’s Schools” (“the Report"). The Report is produced by CCHR’s Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (“SOGI”) Project and is the outcome of nation-wide research on the bullying faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (“LGBT”) people during their attendance at school in Cambodia, and its long-term effects. The Report was commissioned after a large gap was identified in what was known about the experiences of LGBT students in schools in Cambodia.
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LGBT Bullying in Cambodia’s Schools
This research report is the outcome of nation-wide research on the bullying faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (“LGBT”) people during their attendance at school in Cambodia, and its long-term effects. This Report was commissioned after a large gap was identified in what was known about the experiences of LGBT students in schools in Cambodia.
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CCHR to launch research report entitled “LGBT Bullying in Cambodia’s Schools”
The Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) is delighted to announce that it will hold a press conference at 9am on Thursday 17 December 2015 at Hall A (5th Floor), South Campus - Pannasastra University of Cambodia, Phnom Penh to mark the launch of its report entitled “LGBT Bullying in Cambodia’s Schools” (“the Report”).
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CCHR Calls on Government to Uphold Human Rights in Cambodia on International Human Rights Day 2015
Today, 10 December 2015 – International Human Right Day (“IHRD”) - the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) expresses alarm over the worsening situation of human rights in Cambodia, and calls upon the Royal Government of Cambodia (the “RGC”) to take immediate action to put an end to the on-going human rights abuses throughout the country.
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Cambodian Civil Society Working Group Commemorates the 67th Anniversary of International Human Rights Day Under the theme “Promoting of Freedom of Expression”
Today, on 10 December 2015, civil society organizations in Cambodia are celebrating the 67th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights (UDHR) under the theme “Promoting of Freedom of Expression” in Phnom Penh, Kingdom of Cambodia.
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Women Human Rights Defenders Project Support
The Cambodian Center for Human Rights ("CCHR") published a leaflet entitled ’Women Human Rights Defenders Project Support’. This leaflet aims to raise awareness of readers to know the type of project support that can provide assistance to women human rights defenders who have been victims, or are at risk of violence and/or trauma as a result of their work. The leaflets include information regarding the type of project support and information you can ask for support. CCHR hope that women human rights defenders could receive information through these promotional leaflets.
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Vote in favour of human rights defenders resolution in general assembly plenary
We are a group of human rights defenders and civil society organizations located across the world working at national, regional and international levels. We seek your clear support for the resolution entitled ”Human Rights Defenders in the context of the Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms” adopted by the UN General Assembly Third Committee on 25 November 2015. The resolution is due to be considered by the Plenary of the General Assembly on 17 December 2015.
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LICADHO Cancels IHRD Prison Activities for the First Time in 20 Years Due to Prohibitive Restrictions
December 6, 2015 - LICADHO will not be able to conduct activities planned in 18 prisons for International Human Rights Day (IHRD) on December 10, 2015 due to prohibitive written conditions set by the General Department of Prisons (GDP).
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Thousands Set to Celebrate International Human Rights Day Across the Country
December 4, 2015 - Thousands of Cambodians in 16 provinces will gather to celebrate the 67th International Human Rights Day (IHRD), culminating in a joint celebration in Phnom Penh.
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Borei Keila – The Saga Continues
After waiting nearly four years for a resolution since their violent eviction, the former residents of Borei Keila have been left disappointed by the decision recently announced by Phnom Penh City Hall, which saw the majority of remaining families denied on-site housing as initially promised by Phanimex Company (“Phanimex”).
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Cross regional group of human rights defenders calls on business to take action for their engagement and protection
Many human rights defenders (HRDs) face significant risks to their lives and livelihoods on a daily basis. They work under threats of abductions, surveillance, intimidation, violence and sometimes death, as a result of their efforts to defend human rights in the face of harmful business activities.
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