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Towards a living wage- the first People’s Tribunal in Cambodia
On 5 and 6 February 2012, to call for the installment of a living wage, the Asian Floor Wage Alliance (AFWA) and the Asia Floor Wage-Cambodia (AFW-C)is an alliance of over nine unions and NGOs in Cambodia are holding Cambodia’s first ever People’s Tribunal on Minimum Living Wage and Decent Working Conditions for garment workers. The Tribunal will take place at the Cambodian-Japan Cooperation Center in Phnom Penh. Five judges and key expert witnesses will help shape the debate. The Tribunal findings will be announced during a press conference held at Basac Restaurant, 10:00AM – 11:30AM, 8 February 2012.
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Towards a living wage- the first People’s Tribunal in Cambodia
On 5 and 6 February 2012, to call for the installment of a living wage, the Asian Floor Wage Alliance (AFWA) and the Asia Floor Wage-Cambodia (AFW-C)is an alliance of over nine unions and NGOs in Cambodia are holding Cambodia’s first ever People’s Tribunal on Minimum Living Wage and Decent Working Conditions for garment workers. The Tribunal will take place at the Cambodian-Japan Cooperation Center in Phnom Penh. Five judges and key expert witnesses will help shape the debate. The Tribunal findings will be announced during a press conference held at Basac Restaurant, 10:00AM – 11:30AM, 8 February 2012.
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World Report 2012: Cambodia
Twenty years after the signing of the Paris Agreements in 1991, Cambodia’s human rights record remains poor. The government of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) continues to use the judiciary, penal code, and threats of arrest or legal action to restrict free speech, jail government critics, disperse peaceful protests by workers and farmers, and silence opposition party members. In 2011 it threatened one of the key accomplishments of the Paris Agreements—the spectacular growth of NGOs, community-based civic groups, informal associations, and grassroots networks—by proposing a law that would give it wide discretion to shut down associations and NGOs.
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Towards a living wage- the first People’s Tribunal in Cambodia
On 5 and 6 February 2012, to call for the installment of a living wage, the Asian Floor Wage Alliance (AFWA) and the Asia Floor Wage-Cambodia (AFW-C)is an alliance of over nine unions and NGOs in Cambodia are holding Cambodia’s first ever People’s Tribunal on Minimum Living Wage and Decent Working Conditions for garment workers. The Tribunal will take place at the Cambodian-Japan Cooperation Center in Phnom Penh. Five judges and key expert witnesses will help shape the debate. The Tribunal findings will be announced during a press conference held at Basac Restaurant, 10:00AM – 11:30AM, 8 February 2012.
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World Report 2012
This 22nd annual World Report summarizes human rights conditions in more than 90 countries and territories worldwide in 2011. It reflects extensive investigative work that Human Rights Watch staff has undertaken during the year, often in close partnership with domestic human rights activists.
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Free, Prior and Informed Consent in the Development Process in Indigenous People Communities of Mondulkiri and Ratanakiri Province
Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) is an evolving concept that acknowledges Indigenous Peoples’ legitimate decision-making authority to approve or disapprove of activities proposed by outsiders on the land to which their culture and identity is intrinsically bound. While there is not yet an agreed upon universal definition, FPIC is a clear concept and a useful way to ensure that the rights of Indigenous Peoples (IP) to make decisions about their land are respected.
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A Multi-faceted Approach to the Protection and Promotion of Human Rights
Today – 30 January 2012 – The Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR) Sithi project releases the second edition of its bi monthly newsletter, entitled “A multi-Faceted Approach to the Protection and Promotion of Human Rights.”This month’s edition illustrates this multi-faceted approach by examining work that the CCHR, through the Sithi Project and activists trained by the Sithi Project, have undertaken to resolve issues and push for greater respect in relation to land rights.
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Twenty Seventh Synthesis Report on Working Conditions in Cambodia’s Garment Sector
This report focuses on compliance indicators that have been deemed by researchers to be possible contributors to the fainting incidents. While the Cambodian garment industry has demonstrated consistent compliance on indicators such as payment of the proper minimum wage and overtime wages and provision of annual leave, improvements can be made in other areas that contribute to the health and welfare of workers
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The Senate
Cambodia has a bicameral parliament consisting of the Senate and the National Assembly. The Senate plays an advisory role in terms of legislation and is elected indirectly by commune councilors and representatives of the National Assembly. Whilst the Senate is viewed as being in tune with principle of democracy and transparency, the manner in which senators are voted in and the restrictions to its mandate raise substantive question as to its effectiveness.
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Royal Government and OHCHR agree to continue joint work
The Royal Government of Cambodia and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights have entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) extending the technical cooperation programme for human rights in the country by both parties for another two years.
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Royal Government and OHCHR agree to continue joint work
The Royal Government of Cambodia and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights have entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) extending the technical cooperation programme for human rights in the country by both parties for another two years.
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Royal Government and OHCHR agree to continue joint work
The Royal Government of Cambodia and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights have entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) extending the technical cooperation programme for human rights in the country by both parties for another two years.
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