Arrest Of Two Activists Highlights Authorities’ Lack Of Respect For Freedom Of Expression And Assembly
Friday July 12th, 2019
July 12, 2019 – We, the undersigned civil society groups, denounce the unjustified use of security personnel during the third anniversary of political commentator Kem Ley’s death and call for the immediate and unconditional release of two activists, Kong Raiya and Soung Neakpaon, from detention and the dropping of all charges against them. Both men were arrested for peacefully exercising their freedom of expression while commemorating the anniversary of the[…]
Cambodia: Three years and still no effective investigation into Dr. Kem Ley’s killing
Tuesday July 9th, 2019
(Bangkok) – Today, on the third anniversary of the killing of prominent political commentator and human rights defender Kem Ley, the 24 undersigned organizations renew calls on the Cambodian government to establish an independent and impartial Commission of Inquiry to conduct a thorough and effective investigation into his killing. On 10 July 2016, Kem Ley was shot and killed while having a morning coffee at a gas station located on Monivong[…]
Kingdom set to mark World Environment Day
Friday June 14th, 2019
World Environment Day, a United Nations initiative to promote environmental awareness, annually falls on June 5. The Ministry of Environment is set to mark the day by raising awareness on air pollution, while environmental groups and civil society organisations are focusing on addressing climate change. Every year on June 5, countries around the world celebrate World Environment Day, a United Nations initiative to promote environmental awareness. Some countries began celebrating[…]
Youths call for stronger commitment on environmental protection
Friday June 14th, 2019
Environmental organizations and associations have called on the government to increase the budget for activities related to the protection of natural resources and the environment, as well as strengthening law enforcement, as young people express concern over climate change. The request was made through a joint statement between the Youth for Society, the Cambodian Youth Network, Equitable Cambodia, Cambodian Volunteers for Society and young individuals participating in World Environment Day[…]
World Environment Day 2019
Thursday June 6th, 2019
On Sunday, June 2, 2019, Cambodian Youth Network (CYN) in collaboration with Equitable Cambodia, Volunteer for Society, Changemaker Cambodia,
Lihol’s first experience joining youth camp with CYN
Sunday September 30th, 2018
This was my first time to join Youth Camp organized by Cambodian Youth Network (CYN). When I first saw the announcement through CYN Facebook page, I was really interested in and wanted to apply for the camp since the location was held on Areng area. The important reason pushed me to join this camp is that it held on Areng area since it is my dream place to visit and[…]
Vathana’s experience in youth camp with CYN
Sunday September 30th, 2018
What is Areng and where is it? How to reach there? Is it beautiful like everyone said? Will the next hydroelectric dam construct there? A home to many wildlife species? A home of land leech too? All these doubts were clear by “The collective young leadership camping for natural resource protection” from 21st– 25th September 2018 which was organized by Cambodia Youth Network (CYN). It was so impressive on[…]
Youth Engagement Can Help Save Cambodians’ Democratic Rights: Analysts
Saturday June 23rd, 2018
Young Cambodians are eager for change and represent a large voting demographic, but their growing activism can also put youths at risk. WASHINGTON DC — Cambodia’s energized youth activists and large demographic of young voters could become key actors in halting the country’s democratic backsliding, political analysts said, though they warned that challenging the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) could also put youths at serious risk. “Youth, young people under 30, make[…]
Civil Society Rejects Government Attack on Freedom of Expression
Monday June 11th, 2018
June 8, 2018 – We, the undersigned civil society groups, express grave concern regarding the latest government decision to heighten state surveillance, censorship and criminalisation of online expression in Cambodia, in contravention of constitutional and international human rights guarantees. On 28 May 2018, the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Information and Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications issued an inter-ministerial prakas on website and social media control which became public this[…]
Cambodian Civil Society Groups Condemn Ongoing Attacks on Freedom of the Media
Wednesday May 9th, 2018
May 9, 2018 – We, the undersigned civil society groups, condemn the latest blow to press freedom in Cambodia, with the opaque sale of The Phnom Penh Post, and the new owner’s immediate interference in the paper’s editorial independence, which compelled 13 senior staff and reporters to resign and led to the sacking of the paper’s Editor-in-Chief. This is just the latest in a series of attacks which have devastated[…]