Social development
Civil society
Joint statement on National Assembly president’s circular not following the framework of law and principles of effectiveness, transparency and democracy
Cambodian Civil Society Organizations have found that the Circular on the National Assembly (NA)’s commission working method, issued on 12 September 2014 by the President of National Assembly, does not adhere to the principles of democracy, transparency, effectiveness, the constitution and internal regulations of the National Assembly ...
Joint Organizations
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
New study finds high levels of anemia, food insecurity, among Cambodian garment workers
The International Labor Organization’s (ILO) Better Factories Cambodia project, together with the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and Angkor Research and Consulting Ltd., today release a few summary results of the baseline survey for the “Study on the Impact of Food Provision on Garment Workers’ Health and ...
Better Factories Cambodia
Joint legal analysis of the draft law on unions of enterprises
Today, CLEC and LICADHO release a legal analysis of the latest draft of the Law on Unions of Enterprises (Trade Union Law) obtained at the end of May, this year. As unions yesterday began a nationwide campaign for a $177 per month minimum wage, the ...
Joint Organizations
CCIM applies for radio, TV licenses through MOI
The Cambodian Center for Independent Media (CCIM) last week applied for radio and TV licenses for its VOD programming through the Ministry of Information (MOI) in a move that, if successful, could mark a turning point for independent media in Cambodia. ...
Cambodian Center for Independent Media
Civil Society groups condemn the groundless detention of Equitable Cambodia staff
On Tuesday, 9 Sep 2014, Cambodian authorities detained two employees of Equitable Cambodia (EC) without just cause. ...
Joint Organizations
Rights groups call for an end to enforced disappearances in ASEAN
Today, on the occasion of International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, we, the undersigned organizations, urge ASEAN member states to end acts of enforced disappearances in Southeast Asia. ...
Joint Organizations
TI Cambodia holds Corporate Integrity Seminar for SMEs
Transparency International Cambodia (TI Cambodia) is holding a seminar on “Corporate Integrity for Cambodian Entrepreneurs” tomorrow, 26 August 2014. The seminar is targeted to Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and seeks to increase awareness of anti-bribery policies and help those organizations develop anti-corruption strategies that ...
Transparency International Cambodia
Statement in response to Phnom Penh Sugar Company’s allegations against Equitable Cambodia Executive Director Eang Vuthy
On August 18, 2014, the Phnom Penh Sugar Co. Ltd., took out advertisements in several major Cambodian newspapers accusing Equitable Cambodia’s Executive Director, Mr. Eang Vuthy, of making false and misleading statements about Oknha Ly Yong Phat, and causing “irreparable damage” to the Senator’s reputation ...
Joint Civil Society Organizations
CNRP youth leaders denied right to receive family visits
LICADHO calls for immediate family access to all three CNRP youth leaders currently detained in Prey Sar’s CC1 prison. ...
Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights (LICADHO)
CCHR open letter regarding addressing land disputes in the Kingdom of Cambodia
I write to you regarding the speech you delivered on 18 August 2014 at the opening of the workshop on the national strategy for food security and nutrition 2014-2018. I welcome your commitment to find solutions to land disputes in the country. ...
Cambodian Center for Human Rights
CSO joint statement of Civil Society Organizations on Cambodia’s current legislative agenda
Civil society organizations of Cambodia request the Royal Government to meet its pledge to be more responsive to the voices of its citizens and undertake critical reforms on current legislative agenda. ...
Coalition of Cambodian Famer Community
Joint statement on CCHR and ICJ reiterate call to Senate to delay debate on judicial ‘reform’ draft laws
The Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR) and International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) today urge the CambodianSenate to delay their decision to review three judicial reform draft laws, and to seek consultation with the public and civil society. ...
Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR)