-
Cambodian NGOs promote the rights of LGBT Cambodians on International Human Rights Day
On International Human Rights Day – 10 December 2013 – the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR), CamASEAN Youth’s Future, Positive MSM Group, Rainbow Community Kampuchea (RoCK), Cooperation for Social Services and Development (CSSD), Cambodian Network Men Women Development (CNMWD), Men Health Cambodia (MHC), Men Health’s Social Service (MHSS) and KANHNHA are uniting in an event to raise awareness of the LGBT movement in Cambodia and celebrate the human rights of everyone.
Read More -
CLEC, Equitable Cambodia, and CCHR will be hosting a Discussion Platform on “Land Issues after the 2013 Parliamentary Election and Recommendations”
On 12 December 2013, Community Legal Education Center (CLEC), Equitable Cambodia (EC), and Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR) will host a discussion on “Land Issues after the 2013 Parliamentary Election and Recommendations.” This platform is designed to provide an opportunity for civil society organizations, affected communities, and political parties to engage in discussions about the state of land rights in Cambodia in the aftermath of the July 2013 parliamentary election and to work on recommendations for the future.
Read More -
They Treat Us Like Animals
The 55-page report documents the experiences of people recently confined in the centers, who described being thrashed with rubber water hoses and hit with sticks or branches. Some described being punished with exercises intended to cause intense physical pain and humiliation, such as crawling along stony ground or standing in septic water pits.
Read More -
-
Cambodia: Drug Centers Detain, Abuse Undesirables
(Bangkok) – Cambodia [2]n authorities unlawfully detain hundreds of drug users and others deemed “undesirable” in centers where they face torture, sexual violence, and forced labor, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. Human Rights Watch called for the immediate closure of the country’s eight detention centers that are supposedly for drug dependency treatment.
Read More -
LICADHO Celebrates International Human Rights Day in Cambodian Prisons
December 8, 2013 - As thousands of people gather across Cambodia to celebrate International Human Rights Day (IHRD), LICADHO will also be celebrating with prisoners in 18 prisons across Cambodia.
Read More -
International Human Rights Day: Cambodia Must Respect the Right to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly
The Cambodian authorities must respect, protect and fulfill the right to freedom of peaceful assembly, Amnesty International said today, with thousands of people participating in marches, public meetings and other assemblies in the run-up to and on International Human Rights Day (IHRD), 10 December.
Read More -
CCHR to Host a Concluding Workshop Entitled “The Situation of Freedom of Expression”
On 6 December 2013, the Cambodian Center for Human Rights’ (“CCHR”) Freedom of Expression Project will host a concluding workshop entitled “The Situation of Freedom of Expression”.
Read More -
Politics in the Kingdom: Increasing Female Representation 2013 National Assembly Elections
Following the National Assembly (“NA”) elections held on 28 July 2013, this Supplement provides an analysis of the data resulting from these elections with regards to female representation in the NA as well as with appointed positions.
Read More -
CCHR Releases the Sixth Bi-Annual Report on Fair Trial Rights in Cambodia Assessing Courts’ Adherence to Fair Trial Standards
Today, 4 December 2013, the Cambodian Center for Human Rights’ (“CCHR”) Trial Monitoring Project releases the sixth bi-annual report on the extent of application of fair trial rights and correct procedure in Cambodian courts (the “Report”).
Read More -
Sixth Bi-annual Report “Fair Trial Rights in Cambodia”
This report on “Fair Trial Rights in Cambodia” (the “Report”) is an output of the Cambodian Trial Monitoring Project implemented by the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”). CCHR’s vision is of a non-violent Kingdom of Cambodia (“Cambodia”), in which people enjoy their fundamental human rights, are treated equally, are empowered to participate in democracy and share the benefits of Cambodia’s development.
Read More -
Corruption Perceptions Index 2013
The Corruption Perceptions Index 2013 serves as a reminder that the abuse of power, secret dealings and bribery continue to ravage societies around the world. The Index scores 177 countries and territories on a scale from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). No country has a perfect score, and two-thirds of countries score below 50. This indicates a serious, worldwide corruption problem. Hover on the map above to see how your country fares.
Read More
Generously Supported by
