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Human rights defenders / Events / Cambodia / 2014 / September

Cambodia: Side Event: "Human Rights Defenders in Cambodia: A Call For Support"

​Invitation - SIDE EVENT

Human Rights Defenders in Cambodia: A Call For Support

23 September 2014

10.00 – 12.00

Room XXIV - Palais des Nations

In 2014, human rights defenders in Cambodia continue to be the target of intimidation, arbitrary arrests and spurious criminal charges, particularly when their activism relates to land and labour rights. This side event will present the perspective and outlook of human rights defenders with a view to explore ways for the international community to support the protection of human rights defenders in Cambodia.

During the side event the documentary "The Rights of Others" will be screened.


Panelists:

•   Prof. Surya Prasad Subedi (UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Cambodia)

•   Mr. Am Sam Ath (Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights, LICADHO), with translation by Mr. Nay Vanda

•   Mr. Chan Puthisak (Boeung Kak Lake community) with translation by Mr. Phal Cheng

•   Ms. Chhay Chhunly (Cambodian Center for Human Rights)


Moderator: Ms. Anne-Laurence Lacroix (World Organisation against Torture, OMCT)



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Date: September 22, 2014
Activity: Human Rights Defenders
Type: Events
Country: Cambodia
Subjects: Human Rights Defenders, Land and Housing

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