• Statement on Inter-Country Adoptions

    Statement on Inter-Country Adoptions

    U.S. Ambassador Susan Jacobs, Special Advisor for Children’s Issues, visited Cambodia, October 28-29, 2012 to continue discussions about the Royal Cambodian Government’s plans to resume inter-country adoptions. During her visit, Ambassador Jacobs met with officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veteran and Youth Rehabilitation. The United States continues to have discussions with Cambodian government officials about resuming the inter-country adoption process and has made no decision or commitment about the timing of inter-country adoptions between our two countries to resume.

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  • Statement on Inter-Country Adoptions

    Statement on Inter-Country Adoptions

    U.S. Ambassador Susan Jacobs, Special Advisor for Children’s Issues, visited Cambodia, October 28-29, 2012 to continue discussions about the Royal Cambodian Government’s plans to resume inter-country adoptions. During her visit, Ambassador Jacobs met with officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veteran and Youth Rehabilitation. The United States continues to have discussions with Cambodian government officials about resuming the inter-country adoption process and has made no decision or commitment about the timing of inter-country adoptions between our two countries to resume.

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  • Statement on Inter-Country Adoptions

    Statement on Inter-Country Adoptions

    U.S. Ambassador Susan Jacobs, Special Advisor for Children’s Issues, visited Cambodia, October 28-29, 2012 to continue discussions about the Royal Cambodian Government’s plans to resume inter-country adoptions. During her visit, Ambassador Jacobs met with officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veteran and Youth Rehabilitation. The United States continues to have discussions with Cambodian government officials about resuming the inter-country adoption process and has made no decision or commitment about the timing of inter-country adoptions between our two countries to resume.

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  • 	 CCHR Urgently Requests Dialogue on the Draft ASEAN Human Rights Declaration

    CCHR Urgently Requests Dialogue on the Draft ASEAN Human Rights Declaration

    International partner of the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) on freedom of expression issues – International Freedom of Expression Exchange (“IFEX”) – tomorrow launches its 2012 campaign to end impunity.

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  • 	 CCHR Urgently Requests Dialogue on the Draft ASEAN Human Rights Declaration

    CCHR Urgently Requests Dialogue on the Draft ASEAN Human Rights Declaration

    International partner of the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) on freedom of expression issues – International Freedom of Expression Exchange (“IFEX”) – tomorrow launches its 2012 campaign to end impunity.

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  • 	 CCHR Urgently Requests Dialogue on the Draft ASEAN Human Rights Declaration

    CCHR Urgently Requests Dialogue on the Draft ASEAN Human Rights Declaration

    International partner of the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) on freedom of expression issues – International Freedom of Expression Exchange (“IFEX”) – tomorrow launches its 2012 campaign to end impunity.

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  • Statement on Inter-Country Adoptions

    Statement on Inter-Country Adoptions

    U.S. Ambassador Susan Jacobs, Special Advisor for Children’s Issues, visited Cambodia, October 28-29, 2012 to continue discussions about the Royal Cambodian Government’s plans to resume inter-country adoptions. During her visit, Ambassador Jacobs met with officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veteran and Youth Rehabilitation. The United States continues to have discussions with Cambodian government officials about resuming the inter-country adoption process and has made no decision or commitment about the timing of inter-country adoptions between our two countries to resume.

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  • Mrs. Chea Sipheang Second Deputy, Korki Thom Commune, Kien Svay District, Kandal Province

    Mrs. Chea Sipheang Second Deputy, Korki Thom Commune, Kien Svay District, Kandal Province

    Starting her career as a human rights activist in 1998, Mrs. Chea Sipheang became a politician at the Commune/Sangkat level in Cambodia in 2012, when she was elected to be the second deputy in Korkithom commune, Kiensvay district, Kandal province.

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  • Recommendations of the 5th ASEAN Forum on Migrant Labour on Oct, 10, 2012

    Recommendations of the 5th ASEAN Forum on Migrant Labour on Oct, 10, 2012

    The 5th ASEAN Forum on Migrant Labour which carried the theme “Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Migrant Workers: Towards Effective Recruitment Practices and Regulations” was held on 9-10 October 2012 in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Representatives of the governments, employers’ organisations, workers’ organisations, and civil society organisations from ASEAN Member States, the ASEAN Secretariat, International Labour Organization (ILO), International Organization for Migration (IOM), United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), and the Task Force for ASEAN Migrant Workers (TFAMW) participated in the Forum.

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  • Recommendations of the 5th ASEAN Forum on Migrant Labour on Oct, 10, 2012

    Recommendations of the 5th ASEAN Forum on Migrant Labour on Oct, 10, 2012

    The 5th ASEAN Forum on Migrant Labour which carried the theme “Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Migrant Workers: Towards Effective Recruitment Practices and Regulations” was held on 9-10 October 2012 in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Representatives of the governments, employers’ organisations, workers’ organisations, and civil society organisations from ASEAN Member States, the ASEAN Secretariat, International Labour Organization (ILO), International Organization for Migration (IOM), United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), and the Task Force for ASEAN Migrant Workers (TFAMW) participated in the Forum.

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  •  Senior US Lawmakers Send Letter to US President Barack Obama Criticizing Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen

    Senior US Lawmakers Send Letter to US President Barack Obama Criticizing Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen

    We are writing about your upcoming trip to Cambodia to attend the November 19-20, 2012, East Asia Summit and US-ASEAN Summit. While we recognize the value of your attendance, we are concerned about Cambodia’s deterioration human rights situation and urge you to express publicly such concerns during your visit.

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  • Recommendations of the 5th ASEAN Forum on Migrant Labour on Oct, 10, 2012

    Recommendations of the 5th ASEAN Forum on Migrant Labour on Oct, 10, 2012

    The 5th ASEAN Forum on Migrant Labour which carried the theme “Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Migrant Workers: Towards Effective Recruitment Practices and Regulations” was held on 9-10 October 2012 in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Representatives of the governments, employers’ organisations, workers’ organisations, and civil society organisations from ASEAN Member States, the ASEAN Secretariat, International Labour Organization (ILO), International Organization for Migration (IOM), United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), and the Task Force for ASEAN Migrant Workers (TFAMW) participated in the Forum.

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