Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association-ADHOC
Together with legal assistance, ADHOC provides materials and emergency assistance to victims of human rights violations who are lacking minimum medical care, food, clothing and housing. We are much concerned …
Provision of Emergency Assistance Read MoreLand conflicts are civil cases that require a long process and complicated procedure to solve. A two-pronged strategy is applied: – First, monitoring and investigation are led on a …
Land Disputes Settlement Commission Read MoreUpon receipt of complaints or information, ADHOC’s monitors investigate, collect evidence and land certificates, study land tenure permits, and approach Cadastral Commissions on all levels for action. In some cases, …
Land Rights Monitoring Read More– The percentage of women is higher than those of men in Cambodia. The literacy rate of women is very low, and the general understanding of Cambodian women rights is very limited in a very strict traditional context.
– Violence against women is a serious social problem. Thousands of Cambodian women and girls are being trafficked, raped and beaten seriously by their husbands.
– So far, local authorities and local police especially in the rural areas have paid little attention to violence against women. They do not see violence against women as a human rights violation.
– The rampant culture of impunity encourages criminal activities, as the perpetrators do not consider the risk of getting caught and punished. If the crime is reported, the perpetrator usually gets away by paying compensation to the victim or by bribing the police not to further the case to the court.
General Women’s Rights Situation Read MoreThe Women Program investigators in provinces are responsible for the investigation of violence against women and children. They monitor cases of domestic violence, rape and trafficking. Their activities include: …
Monitoring Activities Read MoreThe Women Program has set up a specific type of training to achieve its objectives: the sensitization session. The sessions are conducted directly to people in 17 provinces in …
Sensitization courses Read MoreADHOC continues to monitor the situation of the prison throughout the country. A monthly interview with convicted and non-convicted people is conducted to collect information about the prison condition, treatment …
Prison Monitoring Read More♦ Outputs PEP implements a large rank of activities to strengthen 91 communities in 15 Cambodian provinces: – Sensitization Sessions are designed to raise awareness of community members …
People Empowerment Program Read MoreThe Publication Program produces a monthly bulletin about human rights (“Neak Chea”) and publishes materials on human rights and legal awareness. – 12,000 copies of Neak Chea bulletin are published …
Publication Program Read MoreADHOC provides the opportunity to share views with regard to social issues such as land, education, health, labor, gender equity, and other human rights-related issues. ADHOC Radio Program broadcasts …
Media Program Read MoreThe Campaign Program makes recommendations for key drafted laws and democratic institutions, and lobbies the government for change in both policies and practices to provide better health and education services. …
Campaign Program Read MoreNeak Chea Bulletin 311 for March 2009
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