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CSOs condemn Court of Appeal’s decision to uphold the conviction of Ven Vorn, but welcome Supreme Court’s acquittal of Prey Lang activists
Civil society organizations (“CSOs”), condemn the decision of the Court of Appeal – on 21 September 2016 - to uphold the conviction and one-year suspended sentence of environmental activist Mr. Ven Vorn, despite the glaring deficiencies in the evidence and charges against him, but welcome the announcement of the Supreme Court on 16 September 2016 to acquitted on appeal of Prey Lang environmental activists Chheang Vuthy, Sao Kan, Meas Vaon, Meas Koeurng, Prum Suy, Mao Thea, Nuon Kin, Hen Hai and Duong Chay.
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Civil society condemns conviction of human rights defender Ny Chakrya
Civil society condemns conviction of human rights defender Ny ChakryarnrnWe, the undersigned civil society organisations, condemn in the strongest terms today’s unjustified conviction of former Head of the Human Rights and Monitoring Section of the Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC) and Deputy Secretary-General of the National Election Committee (“NEC”), Mr. Ny Chakrya, by the Phnom Penh Municipal Court. After a four and a half hour trial, Judge Khy Chhay deliberated for a mere 15 minutes before deciding to convict Mr. Ny Chakrya on charges of defamation, malicious denunciation, and publication of commentaries intended to unlawfully coerce judicial authorities, under Articles 305, 311 and 522 respectively of the Cambodian Criminal Code. Mr. Ny Chakrya was sentenced to six months in prison and given a fine of six million Riel (approximately $1500
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CCHR publishes report revealing shocking levels of discrimination against transgender women in Cambodia, and urges government to take immediate action to protect trans rights.
The Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) publishes today - 21 September 2016 - a research report entitled “Discrimination against Transgender Women in Cambodia’s Urban Centers” (“the Report”). It is available for download in both English and Khmer on CCHR’s website. The Report is produced by CCHR’s Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (“SOGI”) Project and is the product of research conducted in the Kingdom of Cambodia (“Cambodia”)’s urban centers on the prevalence and forms of discrimination against transgender (“trans”) women.
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Discrimination Against Transgender Women in Cambodia’s Urban Centers
This report research (the “Report”) documents human rights issues faced by transgender women in Cambodia’s urban center, and commends actions to secure their rights to equality, dignity, health and security. The report was produced by CCHR’s Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (“SOGI”) Project, launched in 2010 with the aim of empowering Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (“LGBT”) people and advocating for their rights in Cambodia.
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CCHR press conference to launch research report entitled “Discrimination Against Transgender Women in Cambodia’s Urban Centers”
The Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) announces that it will hold a press conference at 8.30am on Wednesday 21 September 2016 at CCHR’s office to mark the launch of a new research report entitled “Discrimination Against Transgender Women in Cambodia’s Urban Centers” (“the Report”).
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Democracy Under Threat 2016: Fulfilling the Promise of the Paris Agreements, 25 Years On
Briefing Note entitled "Democracy Under Threat: Fulfilling the Promise of the Paris Agreements, 25 Years On" is released today to coincide with the International Day of Democracy 2016. The Briefing Note details how, over the past year, threats to Cambodian democracy have multiplied both in number and severity, as the upcoming elections exert an increasing influence on events. It also analyzes current threats to Cambodian democracy in the context of the Paris Peace Agreements, which entered into force 25 years ago.
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The Human Rights Impacts of Sand Dredging in Cambodia
In the Kingdom of Cambodia (“Cambodia”), approximately three quarters of the population depend on natural resources to support their livelihoods,4 relying on agriculture, forest products, and fisheries to subsist. Thus, the environment is particularly important for ensuring the fulfillment of human rights in Cambodia and as a result, any development project that may impact on the environment has the potential to seriously threaten the human rights of Cambodian citizens.
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Recent Official Interference with Freedoms of Assembly and Expression
Events at recent demonstrations and protests indicate that the fundamental freedoms of expression and assembly in the Kingdom of Cambodia (“Cambodia”) are facing ever-greater interference and restriction at the hands of local and national authorities.
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Trade Union Law 2016
The Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) has classified the Trade Union Law as red because, despite some welcome protections for freedom of association, the law contains a number of disproportionate restrictions on the rights of unions to conduct their activities freely, and is not consistent with Cambodia’s domestic or international human rights obligations.
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Trade Union Law 2016
The Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) has classified the Trade Union Law as red because, despite some welcome protections for freedom of association, the law contains a number of disproportionate restrictions on the rights of unions to conduct their activities freely, and is not consistent with Cambodia’s domestic or international human rights obligations.
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Civil Society Calls for Immediate Release of Boeung Kak Lake Activists
We, the undersigned civil society groups, demand the immediate release of two Boeung Kak Lake activists – Ms. Tep Vanny and Ms. Bov Sophea – who were charged and sent to provisional detention in Prey Sar’s CC2 prison on 17 August 2016, in relation to their involvement in the ‘Black Monday’ campaign. We also call on authorities to drop the spurious incitement charges against them, and allow for peaceful assemblies, such as those in support of the Black Monday campaign, as protected under Cambodian and international law.
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Re: Call on the Human Rights Council to adopt a resolution addressing Cambodia’s gravely deteriorating human rights situation
We, the undersigned international, regional, and Cambodian non-governmental organizations (NGOs), urge your delegation to support the adoption of a resolution addressing Cambodia’s gravely deteriorating human rights situation at the 33rd session of the Human Rights Council (13-30 September 2016).
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