Press conference on amending the Protected Area Law and Forest Law affecting indigenous communities
On 07 September 2022, Cambodia Indigenous Peoples Alliance (CIPA) issued a notice on press conference on amending the Protected Area Law and Forest Law affecting indigenous communities.Cambodia Indigenous Peoples Alliance (CIPA) will hold a press conference on the results of the amendment of the protected ...
Cambodia Indigenous Peoples Alliance
Guidelines on cooperation and measures for security, safety and order for the 2022 voter list and voter registration
On 17 October 2022, National Election Committee has posted a guideline on cooperation and measures for security, safety and order for the 2022 voter list and voter registration on their official social media account. This guideline aims to ensure that the process of reviewing the voter ...
National Election Committee
Transparency International Cambodia to launch the bribery reporting App
Transparency International Cambodia (TI Cambodia) collaborates with Development Innovations, a 3-year USAID-funded project, to launch a Cambodian version of Bribespot, a mobile app which allows all smartphone users to report immediately and effectively when they encounter bribery. The launch will take place at Development Innovations on ...
Transparency International Cambodia
Second Mekong Climate Change Forum - adaptation to climate change in the transboundary context
The Mekong River Commission (MRC) will hold a three-day forum for government officials, academics, experts as well as representatives from river basin organisations, the Development Partners of the MRC, development agencies, civil society and the private sector to share and exchange their knowledge, experience and ...
Mekong River Commission
CCHR launches campaign calling on Cambodians to take a stance against impunity
On 2 November 2014, the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) launches its annual impunity campaign to mark the United Nations’ first International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists. The campaign aims to generate and relay the public’s call on the Royal Government ...
Cambodian Center for Human Rights
Announcement on the garbage and solid waste service charges in Phnom Penh
On the 25 May 2020, Phnom Penh Municipal Administration has posted an announcement addressing the problem of garbage and solid waste service charges in Phnom Penh. ...
Phnom Penh Municipal Administration
CCHR releases a new briefing note on business and human rights: Corporate accountability in land rights violations
On 25 December 2020, Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR) released a new Briefing Note on Business and Human Rights entitled “Corporate Accountability in Land Rights Violations”. This Briefing Note examines the challenges in holding corporations accountable for land-related human rights violations in the Kingdom ...
Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR)
Press release: Children and youth advocate for child rights and climate actions on World Children's Day in Cambodia
On 17 November 2023, UNICEF issued a press release on children and youth advocate for child rights and climate actions on World Children’s Day in Cambodia.Children, youth people, authorities, celebrities, civil society organizations, and development partners from all sectors in Cambodia come together to begin ...
UNICEF
CCHR receives rising voices microgrant and launches empowering Cloghers Project
The Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR) launches today – 16 June 2014 – a new project, the Empowering Cloghers Project (the Project) and announces a call for applications for people interested in receiving training through the Project. The Project aims to strengthen the online ...
Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR)
USAID launches Integrated Nutrition, Sanitation and Hygiene (NOURISH) project in Cambodia
A new U.S. government program, NOURISH, will combat malnutrition among Cambodian children. On September 8, Deputy Prime Minister Yim Chhayly jointly with Denise Rollins, Acting Assistant Administrator for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)’s Bureau for Asia, announced the launch of USAID’s five-year, $16.25 ...
Embassy of the United States
World Bank report provides new data to help ensure urban growth benefits the poor
Almost 200 million people moved to urban areas in East Asia from 2000-2010. Axel van Trotsenburg, the World Bank East Asia and Pacific Regional Vice President, emphasized that such rapid urbanization is a significant challenge for this region, so the new data released by World ...
The World Bank
Announcement on higher education scholarships for disabled students
On 03 May 2019, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport issued an announcement on higher education scholarships for disabled students. The ministry encouraged the disabled students (deafness, blindness, other disability) to have the privilege to receive scholarships for their tertiary education automatically for any major ...
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport
USAID nutrition project to benefit mothers and young children
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) today announced its Integrated Nutrition, Hygiene and Sanitation Program that will improve the livesof mothers and young children by teaching better nutrition and hygiene practices and increasing the use of latrines. The five-year, $16 million project will benefit ...
Embassy of the United States
Going offline? The threat to Cambodia’s newfound internet freedoms
On World Information Society Day, LICADHO releases its report “Going offline? The threat to Cambodia’s newfound internet freedoms,” describing the vital importance of the internet for freedom of expression in Cambodia and the imminent threat that this last bastion for independent voices now faces. ...
LICADHO
Press release: Thai Appeal Court set to rule on Southeast Asia’s first transboundary class action into human rights abuses on Friday, 31 July, 2020
On 30 July 2020, the Equitable Cambodia Organization issued a press release informing that on Friday 31 July 2020, the Bangkok South Civil Court will deliver a landmark decision on an appeal for class action status in the case of Hoy Mai & Others vs. ...
Equitable Cambodia Organization
The forest situation in the Phnom Tamao Zoo and Wildlife Rescue Centre
On 04 August 2022, the Forestry Administration of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries issued a press release on the forest situation in the Phnom Tamao Zoo and Wildlife Rescue Centre.The Forestry Administration has issued a press release stating that in Phnom Tamao, a ...
Forestry Administration
Data visualization in journalism training
On 14 August 2023, Open Development Cambodia (ODC) announced for data visualization in journalism training.The purpose of data visualization in journalism training is to equip journalists with the skills to integrate visual elements into their storytelling, enabling them to convey information, engage audiences, and unveil ...
Open Development Cambodia
Announcement on allowing all business clubs and karaoke (KTV) owners in Phnom Penh to reopen by turning into restaurants
On 07 July 2020, The Phnom Penh Municipal Administration has release an announcement on its social media site to all business club and karaoke owners about the reopening of clubs and KTV by turning them into restaurants. ...
Phnom Penh Municipal Administration
Guidelines for the general public on health precautions during cold weather
On 16 November 2020, the Ministry of Health issued a guideline to the general public on health precautions during cold weather and avoiding the possible colds caused by cold weather. ...
Ministry of Health
Minimum wage for workers in the textile, garment, footwear and travel and bag products for 2022
On 28 September 2021, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a press release on the minimum wage for workers in the textile, garment, footwear and travel and bag products for 2022. Workers in the textile, garment, footwear and travel and bag industries will ...
Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training