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Survey Report Participation and Democratic Governance 2011
The National Assembly Elections has been conducted four times so far. In each mandate, somepeople know or communicate with the members of national assembly or learn about the activities of the member of parliaments whilst some voters never know or meet their MPs.
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Freedom in the World 2013- Democratic Breakthroughs in the Balance
As the year 2012 drew to a close, events in the Middle East dramatized two competing trends: demands for change pushed forward by popular democratic movements, and an authoritarian response that combines intransigence with strategic adaptability
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2013 World Press Freedom Index: Dashed Hopes After Spring
After the “Arab springs” and other protest movements that prompted many rises and falls in last year’s index, the 2013 Reporters Without Borders World Press Freedom Index marks a return to a more usual configuration. The ranking of most countries is no longer attributable to dramatic political developments. This year’s index is a better reflection of the attitudes and intentions of governments towards media freedom in the medium or long term.
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The Court Report: More Crime Sites Are Under Investigation in Case 004
In an effort to encourage people to come forward with information on Khmer Rouge crimes, the international co‐investigating judge of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia publicly identified additional crime sites under investigation in a statement issued on 19 December.
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Annual Report 2013
The Amnesty International Report 2013 documents the state of human rights during 2012. The Essay and the country-by-country survey of 159 individual countries and territories set out a global overview of human rights violations and abuses inflicted by those in power on those who stand in the way of their vested interests.
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The Empowerment of Women in Politics and The 3rd Mandate Commune Council Elections 2012
The empowerment of women in politics and elections in Cambodia is a prerequisite for the reinforcement, promotion, and protection of women involved in the election process; be they voters or candidates contesting the elections. This is especially true for those women involved in the political decision making process, where only through the protection of their rights will they be able to fulfill their role. The opportunities provided in respect to political empowerment and the decision making process must be equal for both men and women.
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Victims Participation Before the ECCC – Baseline Study (ADHOC & Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, 2013)
Victims’ participation is one of the unique features of the trials held by the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC), also known as the Khmer Rouge Tribunal (KRT). In November 2011, the ECCC Trial Chamber began its second trial, hearing evidence against three former top ranking Khmer Rouge leaders.
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The Programme Newsletter of the British Embassy Phnom Penh January 2013
The British Embassy Phnom Penh has been co-funding UNDP’s multi-media Programme Loy. Loy9 is a huge successful media brand to educate youth in politics, governance, civic participation and accountability. Loy9 weekly radio shows air on FM 103 every Saturday from 1200h to 1300h.
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Cambodia: Rapid Growth with Weak Institutions
This paper examines Cambodia’s socioeconomic development since the early 1990s peace settlement. The country’s economic growth has arguably been the fastest among post-conflict societies, driven by the credible restoration of peace and security, large public and private capital inflows, economic openness, reasonably prudent macroeconomic management, and a dynamic, integrating neighborhood.
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Report on the Voter Registry Audit (VRA) in Cambodia 2013
Exercising the fundamental right to vote in most countries depends largely on the existence of an accurate and complete voter registry. The maintenance and upkeep of such a voter registry can be particularly challenging in countries with insufficient records, transient populations or weak infrastructure. Moreover, voter registries are susceptible to manipulation for electoral advantage.
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CCHR Releases Its Follow-up Report Which Provides a Wealth of Positive Recommendations for Cambodia to Address Discrimination Against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender People
Today, 31 December 2012, the Cambodian Center for Human Rights’ (“CCHR”) Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (“SOGI”) project releases a report entitled “Rainbow Khmer: From Prejudice to Pride” (the “Report”) that offers legislative and non-legislative recommendations to address discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (“LGBT”) people in all sectors of Cambodian society.
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CCHR Releases Its Follow-up Report Which Provides a Wealth of Positive Recommendations for Cambodia to Address Discrimination Against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender People
Today, 31 December 2012, the Cambodian Center for Human Rights’ (“CCHR”) Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (“SOGI”) project releases a report entitled “Rainbow Khmer: From Prejudice to Pride” (the “Report”) that offers legislative and non-legislative recommendations to address discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (“LGBT”) people in all sectors of Cambodian society.
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