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Comments on the Second Draft Law on Associations and Non‐Governmental Organizations of the Kingdom of Cambodia
ICNL comments address the second draft of the Cambodian Law on Associations and Non‐Governmental Organizations, which was released by the Royal Government of Cambodia on March 24, 2011. ICNL has reviewed the draft law solely based on a translation1 of the second draft itself and a comparison with the first draft law, and not based on a review of the broader legal framework within Cambodia, such as the Cambodian Civil Code, labor law or existing memoranda of understanding that may exist between the Cambodian Government and NGO sector.
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Cambodia’s Labor Migration Analysis of the Legal Framework
The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) continues to develop policies concerning the migration of the Cambodian workforce overseas as a way of increasing domestic economic growth and combating unemployment. The primary destinations for Cambodian workers are South Korea, Malaysia and Thailand.
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Second Bi-annual Report "Fair Trial Rights in Cambodia"
the second bi-annual report is analysis of the data, and recommendations to improve adherence to fair trial rights.
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2011 Report on Democracy, Election and Reform in Cambodia
OMFREL continues its reports on ‘Democracy, Elections and Reform’, which assesses the annual state of democracy in Cambodia.1 The annual report takes a comparative approach in asking, what changed in comparison to previous years? Did the political system of Cambodia progress toward a consolidated democracy or is stagnation or even a regression observable, which put the democratization process into question? The assessment of the democratization process is based on the findings of the COMFREL Monitoring Units ‘Government Watch’, ‘Parliamentary Watch’, ‘Media Watch’, ‘Election Watch’, and ‘Gender Watch’.
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Analysis of the Legal Grounds for Conviction and the Fairness of the Judicial Proceedings in the Criminal Cases Against Sam Rainsy
disinformation brought against Sam Rainsy (the “Defendant”), leader of the opposition Sam Rainsy Party (the “SRP”), in 2010, which resulted in his conviction on all four charges.
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Report on Constituency Dialogues in Cambodia, 2010
NDI noted a general sense of frustration with the direction of the country‟s development as expressed by Cambodians attending the constituency dialogues from January to September 2010. Participants described constant inequity with regard to land, law enforcement, government services, and provision of justice. Across provinces, people reported that those with money and influence received different treatment than those without. One participant in Kampong Thom straightforwardly asked an MNA whether development in Cambodia was only for the rich and powerful or if it was meant to be for everyone.
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Report on Constituency Dialogues in Cambodia, 2010
Following each CD, NDI develops a monitoring chart, outlining the issues raised and the actions proposed by each MNA. NDI regularly communicates with parliamentarians to follow their progress in fulfilling pledges made during the CDs.
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2010 Annual Report
2010 marked the fifteen anniversary of Legal Aid of Cambodia, and LAC can be proud of what has been achieved over the last decade and a half. When LAC began in 1995, it was one of first Khmer-directed non-governmental organizations, and it operated with a small but dedicated staff. Its founders believed that a fair and just Cambodian society can only be accomplished when every Cambodian man, woman, and child enjoys equal rights before the law.
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Annual Activity Report 2010
This annual report is one of the first in a series of publications that will serve as a monitoring tool of the many activities conducted by CHRAC, thanks to the funding support from various international donor agencies, moral support from its membership and collaborative partnerships from many other local and international NGOs inside and outside the country. The report highlights key activities and achievements during the implementation of numerous initiatives related to general human rights issues and the justice process in Cambodia.
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2010 Annual Report
2010 marked the fifteen anniversary of Legal Aid of Cambodia, and LAC can be proud of what has been achieved over the last decade and a half. When LAC began in 1995, it was one of first Khmer-directed non-governmental organizations, and it operated with a small but dedicated staff. Its founders believed that a fair and just Cambodian society can only be accomplished when every Cambodian man, woman, and child enjoys equal rights before the law.
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The State of Human Rights in Eleven Asian Nations - 2010
The Asian Human Rights Commission’s (AHRC) annual report for 2010 concentrates on the state of human rights in eleven Asian nations. These are Bangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka and Thailand. The annual report does not purport to cover all human rights issues in these countries, but focuses on the issues, cases and developments that the organization has encountered during the year through its activities and campaigns concerning human rights in each of these countries.
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The Advocacy and Policy Institute Three Year Report 2008 to 2010
API staff and leaders are very proud that the organisation has achieved what was planned for 2008-2010, with additional activities. With these great achievements, API has become well-known and highly-recognised as the advocacy capacity builder, leading access to information, and with active engagement and dialogue with the Cambodian Parliament.
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