Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights
December 18, 2023
The Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights (Khmer: សម្ព័ន្ធខ្មែរជំរឿន និងការពារសិទ្ធិមនុស្ស, romanized: sampnth khmer chomruen ning karpar setthimnous; French: Ligue cambodgienne de défense des droits de l'homme), commonly known by its French acronym LICADHO (/liːˈkɑːdoʊ/; Khmer: លីកាដូ[liːkaːɗoː]; French:[likado]), is a national Cambodian human rights non-governmental organization (NGO) established in 1992. It is based in Phnom Penh and also operates 12 provincial offices.[1] LICADHO's activities focus on monitoring human rights violations, providing legal representation to victims of human rights abuses and providing humanitarian assistance to victims of human rights abuses. The organization also monitors 18 Cambodian prisons and has specialized programs for the protection of women's rights and children's rights.[1] LICADHO is regularly cited in the Cambodian media for stories on local human rights issues.[2][3][4] The organization has also received international coverage for its work to combat human trafficking[5][6] and prisons,[7] and has been particularly vocal in highlighting Cambodia's land-grabbing crisis since 2003.[8][9] Current LICADHO director Naly Pilorge has authored a number of op-eds in major international media outlets publicizing the human rights situation in Cambodia.[10][11][12][13][14] LICADHO was the sole Cambodian rights organization invited to testify at a 2013 US House of Representatives subcommittee hearing on Cambodia's "looming political and social crisis".[15]
Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights
In 1987–88, Dr. Kek Galabru (also known as Dr. Pung Chhiv Kek), a Cambodian living abroad, helped arrange negotiations between Prime Minister Hun Sen and then-deposed King Norodom Sihanouk. The negotiations eventually led to the signing of the Paris Peace Accords in 1991, which mandated a United Nations mission to Cambodia to supervise elections and resolve the long-standing conflict. Following the peace agreements, Galabru returned to Cambodia and founded LICADHO in 1992. LICADHO was one of the first human rights organizations established in Cambodia. The former socialist regime did not allow independent national NGOs.[1] LICADHO's first work involved conducting voter education campaigns for the 1993 elections and monitoring the pre-election environment.[16] It later began to address serious human rights abuses occurring in the country, with initial activities focused on monitoring rights violations, providing human rights training, and providing medical care to prisoners and victims of human rights violations.[1]
In 2005, Galabru was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize as part of the 1,000 Women for the Nobel Peace Prize project.[16]
In the run-up to the 2018 Cambodian general election, LICADHO was the target of two hacking campaigns, one linked to the Vietnamese state, the other to the Chinese.[17]
Organization and workedit
LICADHO currently pursues its activities through two programs, Monitoring and Protection and Promotion and Advocacy. The organization employed over 125 staff nationwide at the end of 2012.[18] Dr. Pung Chhiv Kek is the current president of LICADHO. Naly Pilorge is the director.[18]
According to LICADHO's website, the organization's Monitoring and Protection Program's activities include:
Monitoring of state violations and women's and children's rights
Paralegal and legal representation
Prison monitoring
Medical assistance
Social work
The Promotion and Advocacy Program's activities include:
Supporting unions and grassroots groups and networks
Training and information
Public advocacy and outreach
International partnerships and membershipsedit
LICADHO is one of two Cambodian members of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), the other being Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC). LICADHO is also a member of Forum-Asia, a regional network of human rights organizations, and is a campaign partner of WITNESS.[19][20] Since 1994, the McGill University Faculty of Law, in Montreal, Canada, has sent students to work at LICADHO as part of its International Human Rights Internship Program.[21]
Referencesedit
^ abcd"LICADHO, A Cambodian Human Rights NGO - About Us". Licadho-cambodia.org. 2013-07-30. Retrieved 2013-10-28.
^Julia Wallace. "Abuses colour Cambodia's fight for land - Features". Al Jazeera English. Retrieved 2013-10-28.
^"Interactive map shows scale and speed of Cambodia's land-grabbing crisis". Global Witness. Retrieved 2013-10-28.
^Pilorge, Naly (2011-05-09). "Western donors must stand up to Cambodia's government | Naly Pilorge | Global development". theguardian.com. Retrieved 2013-10-28.
^Pilorge, Naly (2012-09-25). "Conflict over land in Cambodia is taking a dangerous turn | Naly Pilorge | Global development". theguardian.com. Retrieved 2013-10-28.
^"Think of Cambodia before you add sugar to your coffee | Naly Pilorge, Virak Yeng and Vuthy Eang | Comment is free". theguardian.com. 12 July 2013. Retrieved 2013-10-28.
^Thomson Reuters Foundation. "Thomson Reuters Foundation | News, Information and Connections for Action". Trust.org. Retrieved 2013-10-28. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
^Pilorge, Naly (4 July 2013). "Naly Pilorge: Cambodia's Unjust Election - WSJ.com". Wall Street Journal. Online.wsj.com. Retrieved 2013-10-28.
^Sok Khemara; VOA Khmer. "In Hearing, US Representatives Urge Stronger Stance on Cambodia". Voacambodia.com. Retrieved 2013-10-28.
^ ab"PBS-Speak Truth to Power-Telling Stories". Pbs.org. 1942-10-04. Retrieved 2013-10-28.
^Seiff, Abby (2018-07-10). "Chinese State-Linked Hackers in Large Scale Operation to Monitor Cambodia's Upcoming Elections, Report Says". Time.
^. witness.org. Archived from the original on 2013-10-29. Retrieved 2013-10-28.
^"The Cambodian League For The Promotion And Defense of Human Rights | Southeast Asian Studies - McGill University". Mcgill.ca. 2013-02-24. Retrieved 2013-10-28.
External linksedit
LICADHO website
December 18, 2023
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The Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights Khmer សម ព ន ធខ ម រជ រ ន ន ងក រព រស ទ ធ មន ស ស romanized sampnth khmer chomruen ning karpar setthimnous French Ligue cambodgienne de defense des droits de l homme commonly known by its French acronym LICADHO l iː ˈ k ɑː d oʊ Khmer ល ក ដ liːkaːɗoː French likado is a national Cambodian human rights non governmental organization NGO established in 1992 It is based in Phnom Penh and also operates 12 provincial offices 1 LICADHO s activities focus on monitoring human rights violations providing legal representation to victims of human rights abuses and providing humanitarian assistance to victims of human rights abuses The organization also monitors 18 Cambodian prisons and has specialized programs for the protection of women s rights and children s rights 1 LICADHO is regularly cited in the Cambodian media for stories on local human rights issues 2 3 4 The organization has also received international coverage for its work to combat human trafficking 5 6 and prisons 7 and has been particularly vocal in highlighting Cambodia s land grabbing crisis since 2003 8 9 Current LICADHO director Naly Pilorge has authored a number of op eds in major international media outlets publicizing the human rights situation in Cambodia 10 11 12 13 14 LICADHO was the sole Cambodian rights organization invited to testify at a 2013 US House of Representatives subcommittee hearing on Cambodia s looming political and social crisis 15 Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human RightsFoundedSeptember 1992TypeNon governmental organizationFocusHuman rightsLocationPhnom Penh CambodiaKey peopleDr Kek Galabru founder and presidentEmployees125 as of December 2012 Websitewww wbr licadho cambodia wbr org Contents 1 History 2 Organization and work 3 International partnerships and memberships 4 References 5 External linksHistory editIn 1987 88 Dr Kek Galabru also known as Dr Pung Chhiv Kek a Cambodian living abroad helped arrange negotiations between Prime Minister Hun Sen and then deposed King Norodom Sihanouk The negotiations eventually led to the signing of the Paris Peace Accords in 1991 which mandated a United Nations mission to Cambodia to supervise elections and resolve the long standing conflict Following the peace agreements Galabru returned to Cambodia and founded LICADHO in 1992 LICADHO was one of the first human rights organizations established in Cambodia The former socialist regime did not allow independent national NGOs 1 LICADHO s first work involved conducting voter education campaigns for the 1993 elections and monitoring the pre election environment 16 It later began to address serious human rights abuses occurring in the country with initial activities focused on monitoring rights violations providing human rights training and providing medical care to prisoners and victims of human rights violations 1 In 2005 Galabru was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize as part of the 1 000 Women for the Nobel Peace Prize project 16 In the run up to the 2018 Cambodian general election LICADHO was the target of two hacking campaigns one linked to the Vietnamese state the other to the Chinese 17 Organization and work editLICADHO currently pursues its activities through two programs Monitoring and Protection and Promotion and Advocacy The organization employed over 125 staff nationwide at the end of 2012 18 Dr Pung Chhiv Kek is the current president of LICADHO Naly Pilorge is the director 18 According to LICADHO s website the organization s Monitoring and Protection Program s activities include Monitoring of state violations and women s and children s rights Paralegal and legal representation Prison monitoring Medical assistance Social workThe Promotion and Advocacy Program s activities include Supporting unions and grassroots groups and networks Training and information Public advocacy and outreachInternational partnerships and memberships editLICADHO is one of two Cambodian members of the International Federation for Human Rights FIDH the other being Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association ADHOC LICADHO is also a member of Forum Asia a regional network of human rights organizations and is a campaign partner of WITNESS 19 20 Since 1994 the McGill University Faculty of Law in Montreal Canada has sent students to work at LICADHO as part of its International Human Rights Internship Program 21 References edit a b c d LICADHO A Cambodian Human Rights NGO About Us Licadho cambodia org 2013 07 30 Retrieved 2013 10 28 Kevin Ponniah Chhay Channyda 2013 08 26 Report cites election day voter fraud National Phnom Penh Post Phnompenhpost com Retrieved 2013 10 28 Government Admits Prisons Still Too Bloated The Cambodia Daily 2013 04 29 Archived from the original on 2013 10 29 Retrieved 2013 10 28 Deadly Post Election Violence Erupts in Phnom Penh Rfa org Retrieved 2013 10 28 Watch the trailer 2011 11 13 In Cambodia anti slavery reforms questioned The CNN Freedom Project Ending Modern Day Slavery CNN com Blogs Thecnnfreedomproject blogs cnn com Archived from the original on 2013 10 29 Retrieved 2013 10 28 Palmstrom Becky 2012 06 19 NPR org Confined To A Thai Fishing Boat For Three Years M npr org Retrieved 2013 10 28 Cambodian inmates endure crowded prisons Asia pacific Al Jazeera English Retrieved 2013 10 28 Julia Wallace Abuses colour Cambodia s fight for land Features Al Jazeera English Retrieved 2013 10 28 Interactive map shows scale and speed of Cambodia s land grabbing crisis Global Witness Retrieved 2013 10 28 Pilorge Naly 2011 05 09 Western donors must stand up to Cambodia s government Naly Pilorge Global development theguardian com Retrieved 2013 10 28 Pilorge Naly 2012 09 25 Conflict over land in Cambodia is taking a dangerous turn Naly Pilorge Global development theguardian com Retrieved 2013 10 28 Think of Cambodia before you add sugar to your coffee Naly Pilorge Virak Yeng and Vuthy Eang Comment is free theguardian com 12 July 2013 Retrieved 2013 10 28 Thomson Reuters Foundation Thomson Reuters Foundation News Information and Connections for Action Trust org Retrieved 2013 10 28 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a author has generic name help Pilorge Naly 4 July 2013 Naly Pilorge Cambodia s Unjust Election WSJ com Wall Street Journal Online wsj com Retrieved 2013 10 28 Sok Khemara VOA Khmer In Hearing US Representatives Urge Stronger Stance on Cambodia Voacambodia com Retrieved 2013 10 28 a b PBS Speak Truth to Power Telling Stories Pbs org 1942 10 04 Retrieved 2013 10 28 Seiff Abby 2018 07 10 Chinese State Linked Hackers in Large Scale Operation to Monitor Cambodia s Upcoming Elections Report Says Time a b Lichado PDF www licadho cambodia org Retrieved 2021 02 27 Members FORUM ASIA Forum asia org 2012 08 14 Retrieved 2013 10 28 Licadho witness org Archived from the original on 2013 10 29 Retrieved 2013 10 28 The Cambodian League For The Promotion And Defense of Human Rights Southeast Asian Studies McGill University Mcgill ca 2013 02 24 Retrieved 2013 10 28 External links editLICADHO website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights amp oldid 1184325782, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
