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A Gendered Analysis of Decentralisation Reform in Cambodia
The Law on Administration and Management of Communes/Sangkats (LAMC) and the Law on Commune Elections, both declared in 2001, define Cambodia’s democratic decentralisation. These laws established the commune as a pivotal nexus for sub-national governance and development.
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The Greater Mekong Subregion at 20: Progress and Prospects
The Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) includes Cambodia, the People’s Republic of China (specifically Yunnan Province and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region), the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Thailand, and Viet Nam
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ASEAN Human Rights Declaration: Peoples of ASEAN states must not accept any protection lower than universally accepted human rights standards
Geneva, November 26, 2012 – The World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) regrets that the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration, adopted by the ten member States of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN)[1] on November 18, falls below international human rights law and gives States a large margin of discretion in the interpretation of the declaration.
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Prime Minister´s speech regarding land disputes is in contravention of fundamental rights and democratic principles
The Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) is deeply concerned about the Prime Minister Hun Sen´s remarks during a land-titling ceremony in Preah Vihear province, which took place on Friday 23 November 2012. Addressing nearly 1,000 students, farmers and government officials, Prime Minister Hun Sen warned them not to politicize or amplify their disputes over land.
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