• CCHR condolence message to the families of the victims of the tragic events in Phnom Penh on 22 November 2010

    CCHR condolence message to the families of the victims of the tragic events in Phnom Penh on 22 November 2010

    The staff and volunteers of the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR) wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of the tragic events on the bridge from Diamond Island, Phnom Penh on 22 November 2010. Our thoughts and prayers are with each victim and their families. We hope that the support of the Cambodian people will help all survivors and the families of victims through this extremely difficult time.

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  • Garment strike mostly lawful; employers’ reaction not proportional, report finds

    Garment strike mostly lawful; employers’ reaction not proportional, report finds

    An independent legal analysis of September’s nationwide garment factory strikes released by the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) today concludes that striking unions mostly complied with the legal requirements. The report affirms the claims of the Garment Manufacturers Association of Cambodia (“GMAC”) that employers as well as employees have rights in relation to strikes. However, ultimately it found that in this strike, many of GMAC’s claims that the strike was illegal have little foundation.

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  • Garment strike mostly lawful; employers’ reaction not proportional, report finds

    Garment strike mostly lawful; employers’ reaction not proportional, report finds

    An independent legal analysis of September’s nationwide garment factory strikes released by the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) today concludes that striking unions mostly complied with the legal requirements. The report affirms the claims of the Garment Manufacturers Association of Cambodia (“GMAC”) that employers as well as employees have rights in relation to strikes. However, ultimately it found that in this strike, many of GMAC’s claims that the strike was illegal have little foundation.

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  • Garment strike mostly lawful; employers’ reaction not proportional, report finds

    Garment strike mostly lawful; employers’ reaction not proportional, report finds

    An independent legal analysis of September’s nationwide garment factory strikes released by the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) today concludes that striking unions mostly complied with the legal requirements. The report affirms the claims of the Garment Manufacturers Association of Cambodia (“GMAC”) that employers as well as employees have rights in relation to strikes. However, ultimately it found that in this strike, many of GMAC’s claims that the strike was illegal have little foundation.

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  • Garment strike mostly lawful; employers’ reaction not proportional, report finds

    Garment strike mostly lawful; employers’ reaction not proportional, report finds

    An independent legal analysis of September’s nationwide garment factory strikes released by the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) today concludes that striking unions mostly complied with the legal requirements. The report affirms the claims of the Garment Manufacturers Association of Cambodia (“GMAC”) that employers as well as employees have rights in relation to strikes. However, ultimately it found that in this strike, many of GMAC’s claims that the strike was illegal have little foundation.

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  • Cambodia before the Committee Against Torture:Cambodian NGOs call on the Cambodian Government to Comply with the UN Torture Convention

    Cambodia before the Committee Against Torture:Cambodian NGOs call on the Cambodian Government to Comply with the UN Torture Convention

    Ahead of Cambodia’s review by the UN Committee Against Torture (CAT) at its 45th session on 9 November 2010 in Geneva, a group of Cambodian NGOs call on the Royal Government of Cambodia to comply with its obligations under the Convention Against Torture. 146 States have joined up to this landmark Convention, undertaking to prevent, prosecute and provide reparations for torture and end impunity for one of the worst crimes known to mankind.

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  • Cambodia before the Committee Against Torture:Cambodian NGOs call on the Cambodian Government to Comply with the UN Torture Convention

    Cambodia before the Committee Against Torture:Cambodian NGOs call on the Cambodian Government to Comply with the UN Torture Convention

    Ahead of Cambodia’s review by the UN Committee Against Torture (CAT) at its 45th session on 9 November 2010 in Geneva, a group of Cambodian NGOs call on the Royal Government of Cambodia to comply with its obligations under the Convention Against Torture. 146 States have joined up to this landmark Convention, undertaking to prevent, prosecute and provide reparations for torture and end impunity for one of the worst crimes known to mankind.

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  • Cambodia before the Committee Against Torture:Cambodian NGOs call on the Cambodian Government to Comply with the UN Torture Convention

    Cambodia before the Committee Against Torture:Cambodian NGOs call on the Cambodian Government to Comply with the UN Torture Convention

    Ahead of Cambodia’s review by the UN Committee Against Torture (CAT) at its 45th session on 9 November 2010 in Geneva, a group of Cambodian NGOs call on the Royal Government of Cambodia to comply with its obligations under the Convention Against Torture. 146 States have joined up to this landmark Convention, undertaking to prevent, prosecute and provide reparations for torture and end impunity for one of the worst crimes known to mankind.

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  • Cambodia before the Committee Against Torture:Cambodian NGOs call on the Cambodian Government to Comply with the UN Torture Convention

    Cambodia before the Committee Against Torture:Cambodian NGOs call on the Cambodian Government to Comply with the UN Torture Convention

    Ahead of Cambodia’s review by the UN Committee Against Torture (CAT) at its 45th session on 9 November 2010 in Geneva, a group of Cambodian NGOs call on the Royal Government of Cambodia to comply with its obligations under the Convention Against Torture. 146 States have joined up to this landmark Convention, undertaking to prevent, prosecute and provide reparations for torture and end impunity for one of the worst crimes known to mankind.

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  • Cambodia: Closure of UN Office Threatens Rights Efforts

    Cambodia: Closure of UN Office Threatens Rights Efforts

    Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch strongly condemn the public statements by senior officials of the government of Cambodia demanding the removal of the director of the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Cambodia, Christophe Peschoux, and stating the government intends to force the closure of that office.

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  • Cambodia: Closure of UN Office Threatens Rights Efforts

    Cambodia: Closure of UN Office Threatens Rights Efforts

    Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch strongly condemn the public statements by senior officials of the government of Cambodia demanding the removal of the director of the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Cambodia, Christophe Peschoux, and stating the government intends to force the closure of that office.

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  •   Cambodia: Joint Statement of Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch Regarding the Situation of the Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights in Cambodia

    Cambodia: Joint Statement of Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch Regarding the Situation of the Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights in Cambodia

    Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International strongly condemn the public statements by senior officials of the government of Cambodia demanding the removal of the director of the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Cambodia.

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