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Joint open letter to US Secretary of State John Kerry
On the occasion of your upcoming official visit to Phnom Penh on 26 January 2016, we wish to take this opportunity to call upon the US to make any strengthening of bilateral relations with Cambodia contingent on the government’s significant progress in the promotion of democratic reforms and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.
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CCHR Publishes Report Entitled “LGBT Bullying in Cambodia’s Schools” and Calls Upon the Royal Government of Cambodia and Schools to Tackle Discrimination
The Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) has today published a report entitled “LGBT Bullying in Cambodia’s Schools” (“the Report"). The Report is produced by CCHR’s Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (“SOGI”) Project and is the outcome of nation-wide research on the bullying faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (“LGBT”) people during their attendance at school in Cambodia, and its long-term effects. The Report was commissioned after a large gap was identified in what was known about the experiences of LGBT students in schools in Cambodia.
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CCHR to launch research report entitled “LGBT Bullying in Cambodia’s Schools”
The Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) is delighted to announce that it will hold a press conference at 9am on Thursday 17 December 2015 at Hall A (5th Floor), South Campus - Pannasastra University of Cambodia, Phnom Penh to mark the launch of its report entitled “LGBT Bullying in Cambodia’s Schools” (“the Report”).
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CCHR Calls on Government to Uphold Human Rights in Cambodia on International Human Rights Day 2015
Today, 10 December 2015 – International Human Right Day (“IHRD”) - the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) expresses alarm over the worsening situation of human rights in Cambodia, and calls upon the Royal Government of Cambodia (the “RGC”) to take immediate action to put an end to the on-going human rights abuses throughout the country.
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Cambodian Civil Society Working Group Commemorates the 67th Anniversary of International Human Rights Day Under the theme “Promoting of Freedom of Expression”
Today, on 10 December 2015, civil society organizations in Cambodia are celebrating the 67th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights (UDHR) under the theme “Promoting of Freedom of Expression” in Phnom Penh, Kingdom of Cambodia.
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Vote in favour of human rights defenders resolution in general assembly plenary
We are a group of human rights defenders and civil society organizations located across the world working at national, regional and international levels. We seek your clear support for the resolution entitled ”Human Rights Defenders in the context of the Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms” adopted by the UN General Assembly Third Committee on 25 November 2015. The resolution is due to be considered by the Plenary of the General Assembly on 17 December 2015.
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LICADHO Cancels IHRD Prison Activities for the First Time in 20 Years Due to Prohibitive Restrictions
December 6, 2015 - LICADHO will not be able to conduct activities planned in 18 prisons for International Human Rights Day (IHRD) on December 10, 2015 due to prohibitive written conditions set by the General Department of Prisons (GDP).
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Thousands Set to Celebrate International Human Rights Day Across the Country
December 4, 2015 - Thousands of Cambodians in 16 provinces will gather to celebrate the 67th International Human Rights Day (IHRD), culminating in a joint celebration in Phnom Penh.
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Cross regional group of human rights defenders calls on business to take action for their engagement and protection
Many human rights defenders (HRDs) face significant risks to their lives and livelihoods on a daily basis. They work under threats of abductions, surveillance, intimidation, violence and sometimes death, as a result of their efforts to defend human rights in the face of harmful business activities.
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Getting Away With It: The Treatment of Rape in Cambodia’s Justice System
November 29, 2015 - Today, to mark the global campaign 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, which began on November 25 and runs until December 10, LICADHO is publishing a new report Getting Away With It: The Treatment of Rape in Cambodia’s Justice System. The report presents evidence of the immense failure of the Cambodian justice system to properly investigate and prosecute cases of rape involving women and children. It provides details of multiple systemic flaws – corruption, discriminatory attitudes towards women and girls, misinterpretation of the law, and lack of resources – which, together, mean that many perpetrators of rape receive only very lenient punishment or go completely unpunished.
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CCHR to hold a Gathering of Netizens and Panel Discussion entitled: “The Future of Digital Rights in Cambodia”
On Monday, 30 November, The Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) will hold a panel discussion on The Future of Digital Rights in Cambodia. The panelists will debate ideas and perspectives regarding concerns such as online freedom of expression and online privacy and security in Cambodia. The panel discussion will be attended by a selection of Cambodia’s most prominent Internet activists and bloggers – who will debate some of the most burning issues in the world of digital rights today.
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Joint NGO letter to UN Member States Regarding the UN Resolution on HRDs
We write to you as a group of human rights defenders and civil society organizations located across the world working at national, regional and international levels. We write in regard to the draft resolution entitled ”Recognizing the role of human rights defenders and the need for their protection“ currently being advanced in the UN General Assembly’s Third Committee, and due to be adopted on Wednesday 25 November 2015.
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