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WPS 222 Ethical Trading and Sri Lankan Labour Practices in the Apparel Sector
Economic geographers tout social upgrading via economic upgrading as a way of improving labour conditions, while labour geographers underscore the inherent contradictions of corporate governance initiatives. They point to the conceptual flaws of firm level analysis, given the limited attentiveness to worker actions and labour voice. Others point to the inherent tensions in global governance initiatives as they traverse along global supply chains, and the absence of labour voice within corporate codes. This neglect underpins my paper, which uses Sri Lanka as a litmus case to critically engage with labour voice around ethical codes and analyse its efficacy as a form of social upgrading.
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CCHR welcomes the release of 25 protesters but strongly condemns their convictions
The Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) welcomes today’s decision by the Phnom Penh Municipal Court of First Instance to suspend the sentences of the 25 human rights defenders, activists and protestors arrested during demonstrations in November 2013 and early January 2014 in the Kingdom of Cambodia (“Cambodia”). However, CCHR strongly condemns the decision of the judges to convict them despite a complete lack of evidence, and serious violations of their right to a fair trial, as detailed by CCHR ahead of the verdict.
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Cambodia – Conviction and suspended sentence imposed on human rights defenders involved in January 2014 labour rights protests
Vorn Pao is one of the HRDs who has been given a suspended sentenceVorn Pao is one of the HRDs who has been given a suspended sentence On 30 May 2014, Phnom Penh’s Municipal Court of First Instance imposed suspended sentences on 23 human rights defenders and protesters, including human rights defenders Messrs Vorn Pao, Chan Putisak, and Theng Savoeun. The sentences relate to the individuals’ participation in demonstrations held on 2 and 3 January 2014 demanding the right to decent work and fair wages, and they all deny the accusations. Vorn
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CCHR calls for the acquittal of “the 23” and their immediate release
Ahead of the verdict for the “23,” which will be delivered on 30 May 2014, the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) calls for their acquittal and their immediate release. CCHR’s monitoring of their hearings revealed a complete lack of any incriminatory evidence, serious concerns relating to the independence of the court, repeated violations of the defendants’ fair trial rights and the immediate need for medical care for some of the detainees.
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Open Letter To His Excellency Pa Socheatavong, Governor of Governing Body of PP
Regarding the above request, the Cambodian Center for Independent Media (CCIM) would like to inform that: During a crackdown on a march by CNRP supporters on Friday, May 5, 2014, Khan Daun Penh security guards brutally assaulted Voice of Democracy journalist Lay Samean as he attempted to document newsworthy events near Freedom Park.
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CCIM requests investigation in open letters to city, MOJ
The Cambodian Center for Independent Media is releasing for publication two open letters sent to the Phnom Penh Governor and the Ministry of Justice last week requesting a formal investigation into the attack on Voice of Democracy reporter Lay Samean. Samean sustained serious injuries to his face and abdomen when Khan Daun Penh security guards attacked him as he attempted to cover an election march on May 2. The VOD reporter underwent facial reconstruction surgery at Bangkok’s Bumrungrad Hospital on Thursday, May 22, and returned to Phnom Penh today, where he continues to recover.
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Civil Society Condemns the Deadly Shooting in Kratie Province
With great concern the Cambodian Human Rights Action Committee (CHRAC) and the NGO Coalition on the Rights of the Child (NGOCRC)1 condemn the deadly shooting of 14‐year‐old Heng Chantha in a village of Chlong district, Kartie province on 16 May 2012. The violent and unjustified use of force against civilians marks a low point in this land case and in many other land dispute cases in Cambodia in recent years.
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Civil Society groups call on the National Assembly to delay the debate of the three draft laws related to judiciary
We, the undersigned civil society organizations, labour unions, the International Commission of Jurists and Human Rights Watch, call on the National Assembly (“NA”) to delay the debate on the three draft laws related to judiciary, namely the Law on the Organization of the Courts, the Law on Organization and Functioning of the Supreme Council of the Magistracy, and the Law on the Statute of Judges and Prosecutors, which have been placed on the agenda of the plenary session of the NA scheduled for 20 May 2014, and which have not yet been publicly released for public consultation with civil society and relevant stakeholders. According to Article 35 and Article 49 of the Constitution, Khmer citizens have the right to participate actively in the political life of the nation and have a duty to take part in national reconstruction.
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Open Letter To His Excellency Ang Vong Vathana Minister of Justice
During a crackdown on a march by CNRP supporters on Friday, May 5, 2014, Khan Daun Penh security guards brutally assaulted Voice of Democracy journalist Lay Samean as he attempted to document newsworthy events near Freedom Park. During the attack, security guards kicked and beat Samean on his head, face, abdomen and hands to the extent that he lost consciousness. Following the attack, the security guards left Samean lying unconscious in the street and confiscated his Samsung Galaxy Grand mobile phone, which he used for reporting.
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World Press Freedom Day, CCHR calls on the RGC to respect freedom of the press and ensure journalists’ safety
On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, 3 May 2014, the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) expresses its solidarity with and appreciation of journalists and other media professionals in the Kingdom of Cambodia (“Cambodia”), who, despite being increasingly faced with threats and violence, continue to report on the human rights situation in the country. CCHR also calls on the Royal Government of Cambodia (the “RGC”) to ensure freedom of the press and to ensure the safety of journalists.
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ADHOC CONDEMNS VIOLENCE AND CONTINUED VIOLATION OF THE RIGHT TO PEACEFUL ASSEMBLY
Phnom Penh, 01 May 2014 – The Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC) condemns in the strongest possible terms the violence meted out to unarmed protesters at today’s Labor Day rally in Phnom Penh. ADHOC monitors witnessed two people being beaten over the course of this morning, one severely, by public order guards. The incidents took place near Wat Phnom and Freedom Park. In the second incident a man sitting atop his motorbike was talking on his cell phone when he was singled out by the guards, tasered in the neck and beaten with fists and batons. When he tried to make his escape the guards threw their batons at him, knocking him down. When he fell to the floor the guards kicked and stamped on his head. The man was taken away shortly after to receive medical treatment. Phnom Penh’s public order guards have a well-deserved reputation for violence, regularly beating protesters. Their actions this morning again demonstrate that they function not to keep the public order but to intimidate and attack those who exercise their expressive rights.
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