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Joint Statement on the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration: Singapore’s AICHR representative must consult with local civil society
We, the undersigned civil society organisations, groups and individuals, reiterate the call by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay1 for meaningful consultation with Civil Society stakeholders on the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration (AHRD). As the high commissioner stated in her statement after her meeting with ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) members
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Joint Statement on the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration: Singapore’s AICHR representative must consult with local civil society
We, the undersigned civil society organisations, groups and individuals, reiterate the call by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay1 for meaningful consultation with Civil Society stakeholders on the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration (AHRD). As the high commissioner stated in her statement after her meeting with ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) members
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Trafficking in Persons Report 2012
The United States’ commitment to fighting modern slavery did not simply materialize 12 years ago with the passage of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) or the adoption the same year of the U.N. Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children (Palermo Protocol).
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OHCHR Report 2012
The year 2011 was truly challenging for human rights around the world, and I believe my Office rose to the occasion, and more. At headquarters and in the field, with exceptional dedication and hard work, my staff endeavoured to meet the increasing demands for our advocacy and cooperation, as evidenced in this report on our accomplishments achieved during the course of the year.
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The National Election Committee the NEC
An independent, neutral and competent election administrator that is capable of dealing effectively with complaints is fundamental to enabling voters to feel confidence in the electoral process. However, issues pertaining to the structure, independence and functioning of the NEC raise questions about its ability to be a true and fair electoral administrator.
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Discussion Paper on a Human Rights Approach to Development of Cambodia’s Land Sector
Despite the tens of millions of dollars in aid and concessional loans being spent in Cambodia with the ostensible aim of securing land tenure and making the management of land and natural resources more equitable and sustainable, the evidence shows that tenure insecurity, forced evictions and large-scale land grabbing are escalating to alarming levels. Against this backdrop this discussion paper proposes a better approach to development interventions in the land sector, in which processes and tools that elevate rights, transparency and accountability are incorporated throughout the project cycle and broader country strategy. The paper calls on development partners to adopt a ten-pronged framework for a human rights approach to development that aims to shift power to Cambodia’s citizens and increase accountability of decision-makers and power-holders.
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Joint statement the culture of impunity and violence must stop
Phnom Penh, 30th May 2012- We, Cambodian and International civil society organizations represented in this statement, condemn the use of armed force and escalating violence against citizens peacefully defending their land, labor and natural resources rights.
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OPEN LETTER TO WORLD BANK PRESIDENT ROBERT ZOELLICK AND PRESIDENT-ELECT JIM YONG KIM
It has recently come to our attention that the World Bank is considering ending its suspension of new loans to the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) and preparing an Interim Strategy Note to facilitate new lending. We, the undersigned organizations, write to express our deeply held view that, despite some positive developments regarding the Boeung Kak lake case, now is the wrong time to end the suspension.
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Joint statement the culture of impunity and violence must stop
Phnom Penh, 30th May 2012- We, Cambodian and International civil society organizations represented in this statement, condemn the use of armed force and escalating violence against citizens peacefully defending their land, labor and natural resources rights.
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OPEN LETTER TO WORLD BANK PRESIDENT ROBERT ZOELLICK AND PRESIDENT-ELECT JIM YONG KIM
It has recently come to our attention that the World Bank is considering ending its suspension of new loans to the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) and preparing an Interim Strategy Note to facilitate new lending. We, the undersigned organizations, write to express our deeply held view that, despite some positive developments regarding the Boeung Kak lake case, now is the wrong time to end the suspension.
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OPEN LETTER TO WORLD BANK PRESIDENT ROBERT ZOELLICK AND PRESIDENT-ELECT JIM YONG KIM
It has recently come to our attention that the World Bank is considering ending its suspension of new loans to the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) and preparing an Interim Strategy Note to facilitate new lending. We, the undersigned organizations, write to express our deeply held view that, despite some positive developments regarding the Boeung Kak lake case, now is the wrong time to end the suspension.
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OPEN LETTER TO WORLD BANK PRESIDENT ROBERT ZOELLICK AND PRESIDENT-ELECT JIM YONG KIM
It has recently come to our attention that the World Bank is considering ending its suspension of new loans to the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) and preparing an Interim Strategy Note to facilitate new lending. We, the undersigned organizations, write to express our deeply held view that, despite some positive developments regarding the Boeung Kak lake case, now is the wrong time to end the suspension.
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