Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR)

Articles by Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR)

A Cambodian protester calling for an end to discrimination against the LGBT community, in front of the National Assembly, in Phnom Penh, 16 November 2012, AP Photo/Heng Sinith

Report reveals shocking levels of discrimination against transgender women in Cambodia

Nearly all of the trans women surveyed by CCHR experienced some kind of harassment while in public spaces because of their trans identities.

Riot police load an activist onto a truck during a protest against the detention of local human rights activists outside of an appeals court in Phnom Penh, 13 June 2016, AP Photo/Heng Sinith

Demonstrations subject to increasing interference, restrictions by Cambodian authorities

Events at recent demonstrations and protests indicate that the fundamental freedoms of expression and assembly in Cambodia are facing ever-greater interference and restriction at the hands of local and national authorities.

Six anti-constitutional referendum activists speak outside Bangkok's Remand Prison after a Thai military court ordered their release on bail, 6 July 2016, REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom

Asia Pacific round-up: Kem Ley, Kashmir ban and Pakistan’s law

Murders, media bans and surveillance laws put growing pressures on civil society in Asia.

The wife of political analyst Kem Ley attends his funeral ceremony at a pagoda in Phnom Penh, 11 July 2016, REUTERS/Samrang Pring

Cambodian government must support civil society and seek justice for Kem Ley

IFEX members call for end to Cambodian governments arrests and harassment of civil society and independent investigation of the killing of noted commentator Kem Ley.

Joint Debate of Assembly and ECOSOC on Partnerships for Post-2015 Agenda, UN Photo/Paulo Filgueiras

Leading press freedom group and IFEX member should be granted access to UN bodies

Civil society groups ask ECOSOC to reconsider granting valued press freedom group and IFEX member, The Committee to Protect Journalists, consultative status at the UN.

The wife of political analyst Kem Ley attends his funeral ceremony at a pagoda in Phnom Penh, 11 July 2016, REUTERS/Samrang Pring

Cambodian civil society condemns murder of political analyst Kem Ley

Cambodian civil society groups are outraged at the brutal murder of independent political analyst and grassroots organiser Kem Ley, and call for a prompt, thorough and independent inquiry into his death.

Yorm Bopha, center, is surrounded by a pack of journalists as she is escorted by prison guards at the end of her hearing at the Supreme Court, in Phnom Penh, 22 November 2013, AP Photo/Heng Sinith

Cambodian CSOs condemn decision to extend punishment of land rights activist Yorm Bopha

A Cambodian Appeal Court has found guilty for a second time Boeng Kak land rights activist Yorm Bopha, in relation to an alleged attack on two motorbike taxi drivers in 2012.

Malaysian Prime Minister and Finance Minister Najib Razak speaks as he unveils Malaysia's 2016 budget at Parliament House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia., Joshua Paul/AP

Malaysian MPs should reject restrictive amendments to internet and communications law

IFEX members and regional partners urge Malaysian MPs to ensure media laws are in line with international standards on online freedom of expression and access to information.