LGBT advocates seek equality
The government must amend legislation to stamp out hate crimes and discrimination against Cambodia’s gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender citizens, rights activists said during a forum in the capital yesterday. …
During the second day of the first community dialogue dedicated to the advancement and discussion of Cambodia’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) population, activists, civil society groups and United Nations agencies made it clear that LGBT Cambodians aren’t alone in their fight against discrimination.
Reliable statistics and documentation of police discrimination or gender-based brutality are limited, especially because LGBT individuals – fearing further abuse and stigma – rarely report such incidents. But civil society groups such as the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR) are working to fill the void. …
Amelia Woodside
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