Ministry dismisses NGO report on fundamental freedoms
Gov’t dismisses a claim that fundamental freedoms continue to be restricted.
Tag: human rights
Germany needs a supply chain law to protect human rights
Supply chain law, the term contains a complex issue of power, morality, profit, people and the environment – and is a source of disagreement in the German government.
Cambodian UN rep disappointed over Belgian and Swiss delegations’ remarks
Sokkhoeurn expresses disappointment over Belgium and Switzerland’s remarks.
Human rights issues alleged in renewable energy sector report
The growth has been dogged by a rise in allegations of human rights abuses: BHRRC.
Cambodia upset over arrogant remarks by UK
UK’s remarks at the Human Rights Council are “arrogant”: Sokkhoeurn.
New independant human rights centre to be launched in Kingdom
A new independent human rights centre recommended by the UN is to be launched.
UN human rights rapporteurs urged to be fair
Sokkhoeurn: Rapporteurs should abide by the fundamental purposes of the UN Charter.
Human rights amid COVID-19 in Cambodia
Khmer Times talks with Chak Sopheap, executive director of the Cambodian Center for Human Rights.
Philippines rejects ‘faulty’ UN human rights report
The Philippines on Saturday dismissed the “faulty conclusions” of the United Nations Human Rights Office on alleged violations and abuses in the country, insisting the Duterte administration continues to uphold the rule of law.
Khmer Krom enjoying improved access to education
Certain rights of Khmer communities in southwestern Vietnam remains limited.
PM accuses Human Rights Watch of double standards
PM lashes out at Brad Adams for failing to criticise US on their human rights violations.
Government rejects NGO report on “war on drugs”
Gov’t criticises Amnesty report which speaks about human rights violations.
Central bank slams human rights group
NBC official says LICADHO report lacked participation of relevant parties.
Data key to helping informal workers
Cambodia’s ID Poor card could prove the key to ensuring vulnerable workers are not left behind.
Emergency Law ‘will not violate human rights’
Restricting certain freedoms in emergency is not violation of human rights: Ministry.
Sweden pledges $3 million aid for human rights education
Sweden Embassy inks an agreement to strengthen human rights education.
Female workers take centre stage on Women’s Day
On Women’s Day, NGOs call on the gov’t to prioritise recognition of women’s rights.
Cambodia decries ‘biased’ remarks about human rights situation
EU, Australia and France criticizes Cambodia’s human rights situation in the UN.
Swedish ambassador highlights significance of human rights
Sweden’s Ambassador highlights the significance of human rights for Sweden.
Human rights as key to diplomatic ties highlighted
Human rights is a key element in Sweden’s relations with other nations: Haggmark.
The cost of corruption in the Kingdom
While the removal of Tuesday’s Human Rights Day from Cambodia’s list of public holidays sparked outrage among civil rights activists, international observers and many Cambodians, Monday by contrast passed quietly without any special mention.
UN Human Rights Day 2019, Promoting Humanity
The United Nations Human Rights organisation in Cambodia created a daylong event at the National Olympic Stadium with the theme ‘Celebrating Youth Human Rights Champions’ to promote the protection of human rights in Cambodia.
Stark contrast in Human Rights Day events
Various groups mark Human Rights Day at two venues in the capital.
CHRC seeks to end LGBT discrimination
A pro-LGBT event in Phnom Penh to call to end discrimination against the community.
Human Rights Day celebration to focus on the role of youths
UNHR TO mark Human Rights Day by focusing on the leadership roles of youths.
Events
Events: STAI Talk – The Urban Mobility Showcase – Warm Shelter
Prison department dismisses rights violations report
Prisons Department dismisses Licadho’s report of violations of basic human rights.
Swedish ambassador lauds Kem Sokha
Swedish ambassador lauds Kem Sokha as a human rights champion.
Indonesian rights watchdog accuses cops of beatings
Ten people, including several teenagers, were killed in Indonesia’s post-election riots, the human rights commission said, as it accused police of beating up protesters.
Superpowers urged to treat Kingdom as equal
Tea Banh urges superpower countries to treat the Kingdom as an equal.
