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Prime Minister´s speech regarding land disputes is in contravention of fundamental rights and democratic principles
Media Comment
Released on 2012-11-26
The Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) is deeply concerned about the Prime Minister Hun Sen´s remarks during a land-titling ceremony in Preah Vihear province, which took place on Friday 23 November 2012. Addressing nearly 1,000 students, farmers and government officials, Prime Minister Hun Sen warned them not to politicize or amplify their disputes over land.
Land Reform
CCHR applauds the inclusion of gender identity in the UN Draft Resolution on Extrajudicial, Summary and Arbitrary Executions
Press Release
Released on 2012-11-26
The Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) commends the Third Committee of the General Assembly of the United Nations (the “Third Committee”), which is responsible for issues related to human rights, for including gender identity – for the first time – as a characteristic in need of protection, in a resolution on extrajudicial, summary and arbitrary executions (the “Resolution”).
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Two Years On From The Koh Pich Tragedy, CCHR Re-Releases Its November 2011 Report As Victims Are Still Denied Answers
Press Release
Released on 2012-11-22
On the second anniversary of the Koh Pich Tragedy, when over 350 people died in a deadly crush on the Koh Pich Bridge in Phnom Penh during the 2010 Water Festival, the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) is re-releasing its November 2011 report (“The Koh Pich Tragedy: One Year On, Questions Remain”) (the “Report”), which explores the events of the night of 22 November 2010.
Profiles of successful women, Ms. Ear Chanthol, the commune chief at Kienchrey commune, Kampongsiem district, Kampong Cham province.
Press Release
Released on 2012-11-22
Starting her career first as a member of a commune council, Mrs. Chanthol was elected to the position of commune chief of Kienchrey commune, Kampong Siem district, Kampong Cham province. She was born in 1965 and her husband is a police officer at Kienchrey commune. Chanthol has three sons and one daughter.
The Project to Promote Women's Political Representation in Cambodia
Public Forum on Human Rights and Development
Press Release
Released on 2012-11-19
Hundreds of residents from Dang Tong, and districts around Kampot Province, will attend a public forum organized by the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR).
Public Forums
CCHR Highlights the Dangers of Adopting a Flawed ASEAN Human Rights Declaration
Press Release
Released on 2012-11-19
Yesterday, 18 November 2012, the ten member states of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (“ASEAN”) signed and adopted the long-awaited ASEAN Human Rights Declaration (the “AHRD”). While a noble ambition, the AHRD contains many flaws that pose a danger to the peoples of ASEAN.
CCHR Extends a Warm Welcome to US President Barack Obama on his Historic Visit to Cambodia and Urges him to Raise Human Rights as a Matter of Priority
Press Release
Released on 2012-11-18
Tomorrow, 19 November 2012, US President Barack Obama arrives in Phnom Penh to attend the ASEAN and East Asia Summits. The Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) would like to extend a warm welcome to him and his delegation on this historic visit to Cambodia, and hopes that it will be productive.
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