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ASEAN: Access to information essential for strengthening public participation
Across the world, the right to information is widely recognised - by regional bodies and more than 90 countries alike - as a fundamental human right essential for the achievement of every person’s civil, political and socio-economic rights and as a mechanism to promote democratic accountability and good governance. These include the ASEAN member states of Indonesia, Thailand, and the federal state of Selangor in Malaysia.
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UN Special Rapporteur on Cambodia urges authorities to stop the current draft NGO law
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia, Surya P. Subedi, urged the Cambodian authorities to carefully review the current draft Law on Associations and Non-Governmental Organisations, expressing concern that “it may hamper the legitimate work of NGOs in the country.” “The Government of Cambodia should not proceed with the draft NGO law in its present form,” Mr. Subedi said presenting his annual report* on the situation of human rights in Cambodia to the UN Human Rights Council. “Of course, as a sovereign country, Cambodia is entitled to enact a law on NGOs, but the decision to adopt a law to regulate NGOs and associations is a critical initiative which requires careful attention, given its long-term implications for the development of Cambodian society - and in turn the country – itself.”
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UN Special Rapporteur on Cambodia urges authorities to stop the current draft NGO law
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia, Surya P. Subedi, urged the Cambodian authorities to carefully review the current draft Law on Associations and Non-Governmental Organisations, expressing concern that “it may hamper the legitimate work of NGOs in the country.” “The Government of Cambodia should not proceed with the draft NGO law in its present form,” Mr. Subedi said presenting his annual report* on the situation of human rights in Cambodia to the UN Human Rights Council. “Of course, as a sovereign country, Cambodia is entitled to enact a law on NGOs, but the decision to adopt a law to regulate NGOs and associations is a critical initiative which requires careful attention, given its long-term implications for the development of Cambodian society - and in turn the country – itself.”
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UN Special Rapporteur on Cambodia urges authorities to stop the current draft NGO law
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia, Surya P. Subedi, urged the Cambodian authorities to carefully review the current draft Law on Associations and Non-Governmental Organisations, expressing concern that “it may hamper the legitimate work of NGOs in the country.” “The Government of Cambodia should not proceed with the draft NGO law in its present form,” Mr. Subedi said presenting his annual report* on the situation of human rights in Cambodia to the UN Human Rights Council. “Of course, as a sovereign country, Cambodia is entitled to enact a law on NGOs, but the decision to adopt a law to regulate NGOs and associations is a critical initiative which requires careful attention, given its long-term implications for the development of Cambodian society - and in turn the country – itself.”
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UN Special Rapporteur on Cambodia urges authorities to stop the current draft NGO law
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia, Surya P. Subedi, urged the Cambodian authorities to carefully review the current draft Law on Associations and Non-Governmental Organisations, expressing concern that “it may hamper the legitimate work of NGOs in the country.” “The Government of Cambodia should not proceed with the draft NGO law in its present form,” Mr. Subedi said presenting his annual report* on the situation of human rights in Cambodia to the UN Human Rights Council. “Of course, as a sovereign country, Cambodia is entitled to enact a law on NGOs, but the decision to adopt a law to regulate NGOs and associations is a critical initiative which requires careful attention, given its long-term implications for the development of Cambodian society - and in turn the country – itself.”
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Resolution on the situation of Human rights in Cambodia
The Human Rights Council, Reaffirming that all Member States have an obligation to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms as enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, as reaffirmed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and in accordance with their respective obligations under the International Covenants on Human Rights and other applicable human rights instruments.......
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Resolution on the situation of Human rights in Cambodia
The Human Rights Council, Reaffirming that all Member States have an obligation to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms as enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, as reaffirmed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and in accordance with their respective obligations under the International Covenants on Human Rights and other applicable human rights instruments.......
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Resolution on the situation of Human rights in Cambodia
The Human Rights Council, Reaffirming that all Member States have an obligation to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms as enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, as reaffirmed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and in accordance with their respective obligations under the International Covenants on Human Rights and other applicable human rights instruments.......
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Resolution on the situation of Human rights in Cambodia
The Human Rights Council, Reaffirming that all Member States have an obligation to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms as enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, as reaffirmed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and in accordance with their respective obligations under the International Covenants on Human Rights and other applicable human rights instruments.......
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Public Forum on Human Rights and Development
Hundreds people in Rormeas Hek district, Svay Rieng Province affected by granting economic land concession to developer, asked Cambodia Center for Human Rights (CCHR) to conduct a public forum for them to raise their question, request, and other concern to Members of Parliament, Provincial, district, and commune authorities and other stakeholders to seek the peaceful solution.
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Public Forum on Human Rights and Development
Hundreds people in Rormeas Hek district, Svay Rieng Province affected by granting economic land concession to developer, asked Cambodia Center for Human Rights (CCHR) to conduct a public forum for them to raise their question, request, and other concern to Members of Parliament, Provincial, district, and commune authorities and other stakeholders to seek the peaceful solution.
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Public Forum on Human Rights and Development
Hundreds people in Rormeas Hek district, Svay Rieng Province affected by granting economic land concession to developer, asked Cambodia Center for Human Rights (CCHR) to conduct a public forum for them to raise their question, request, and other concern to Members of Parliament, Provincial, district, and commune authorities and other stakeholders to seek the peaceful solution.
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