LIBRARY

15 December 2004

This report provides a general overview of the nature and extent of threats facing human rights defenders in Cambodia during 2004. It is based on investigations and information compiled by LICADHO, with particular help from the Cambodia Office of United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.

12 December 2004

Opening speech by Dr. Kek Galabru, chairperson of CHRAC, for the International Human Rights Day on December 10 in the presence of his Majesty the King of Cambodia meeting 10 individuals victim of human rights violations.

7 December 2004

Resume of a speech by Dr. Kek Galabru, chairman of CAMBOW, on December 1, 2004 about the 16 Days global campaign against gender violence campaign for women’s rights.

1 November 2004

Since January 2003 the Cambodian government has cracked down on gatherings and demonstrations in Phnom Penh, regardless of their peaceful nature, by repeatedly denying requests for such events. Those which have gone ahead unauthorized have faced police intimidation, violence, detention and arrests.

This briefing paper records some of the numerous occasions since January 2003 when gatherings and demonstrations have been blocked or suppressed by the Phnom Penh authorities, violating the fundamental right of Cambodian citizens to freedom of speech and assembly.

1 November 2004

Presentation providing an overview of the background, structure and activities of the Cambodian League for the Defense and Promotion of Human Rights (LICADHO). Includes information on human rights problems in Cambodia and the responses to these problems by each of LICADHO's six program offices.

1 November 2004

The following report represents activities conducted by the Monitoring Office, comprised of the Investigations Unit and the Prison Project Unit, during the third quarter of 2004 in Cambodia. It also outlines the achievements, accomplishments and problems encountered within those units.

1 October 2004

This report describes human rights violations in Cambodia's prisons in 2002 and 2003. It identifies several urgent issues in Cambodia's prisons: severe overcrowding, children and minors in prison, bribes and corruption and torture. These violations of prisoners' human rights occur despite legal protections set out in international and national law which Cambodian authorities are required to respect.

LICADHO urges the government to take immediate and concerted action to remedy the inadequate conditions of Cambodia's prisons and to address the human rights abuses which are documented.

1 October 2004

There is a clear connection between systemic human rights violations in Cambodia's prisons and reduced prisoner health. There are many examples of this interconnection between health and human rights. For instance, prison overcrowding facilitates the spread of infectious disease. Torture is an obvious violation of health rights as victims suffer serious physical and psychological injury. This report seeks to highlight these connections and outline the prison health issues of most pressing concern in 2002 and 2003.

LICADHO urges the government to take immediate and concerted action to address the extremely serious health issues in Cambodian prisons.

1 October 2004

This briefing paper proposes several recommendations which are required to strengthen respect for the rule of law in Cambodia. It examines key issues which must be addressed to allow the development of a healthy legal system promoting liberal democracy and human rights. Among the issues identified are: the reform of existing institutions, establishment of new commissions and legislative packages, amendments to the constitution and effective codes of conduct for officials.

1 August 2004

Resume of a speech done by Dr. Kek Galabru, president of LICADHO, on august 11, 2004 about required reforms in Cambodia to promote democracy, human rights and rule of law.

1 July 2004

Report portraying the social life of women in Cambodia and problems some of them are facing in diverse sectors such as education and equality in law. The report includes recommendations for actions that can be taken to improve the situation of women in Cambodia.

1 July 2004

LICADHO presents its on-going concerns in this report on the human rights environment in Cambodia, 2004. Many important strides have been taken in recent years particularly though the hard-work and dedication of human rights professionals, however, Cambodia's human rights record remains poor. This report outlines the urgent need to address human rights concerns within the country, as well as the importance of international recognition and support for the work of independent human rights organizations.

1 June 2004

A slideshow presentation on Women’s Rights in Cambodia 2004.

1 May 2004

"(...)Human rights NGOs have long seen the need for a truly independent and effective National Human Rights Commission. An NGO draft law to establish such a commission has been in discussion by a group of NGOs since 1997, when it was written, and the fact that it is still being discussed today indicates its importance in ensuring human rights in Cambodia. The controversy that it has generated in negotiations reveals the power that the proposed commission would hold to challenge human rights abuses in the country.(...)"

Open letter by Dr. Kek Galabru, President of LICADHO

1 April 2004

Cambodian children love to study, but Cambodia lacks schools, teachers and materials. Poverty and corruption force most students, especially female students, to drop out before finishing secondary school. In many families, children play an important role in family survival, helping with various tasks such as farming, picking through garbage, and selling. Cambodian children are also vulnerable to abuses such as the worst forms of child labour, domestic violence, rape and trafficking.

1 March 2004

LICADHO took the occasion of International Women`s Day to release this report, which details problems related to prosecution of rape in the Cambodian legal system, as well as the challenges victims face.

1 December 2003

In this report, the Neutral and Impartial Committee on Free and Fair Elections in Cambodia (NICFEC), releases its final evaluation of whether the July 2003 National Assembly Elections in Cambodia were free and fair.

1 December 2003

This briefing paper provides the most recent update on the nature and extent of threats facing human rights defenders in Cambodia.

1 December 2003

Throwing acid is one of the worst crimes that a person can commit. The perpetrator usually does not want to kill the victim, but wants to do something worse than murder - make the victim suffer forever. Acid melts human flesh and even bones, causing excruciating pain and terror, and leaves the victims mutilated and scarred for the rest of their lives. Some suffer permanent disabilities such as blindness.

In this report LICADHO explores the increase in the use of acid in attacks and documents the reasons for its use.

1 May 2003

This study, released by the Child Welfare Group in May 2003, assessed the availability of pornography to minors as a first step toward determining whether pornography might influence young people to commit sexual assault.