{"id":522,"date":"2011-10-12T16:30:29","date_gmt":"2011-10-12T16:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/adhoc-press\/?p=522"},"modified":"2011-10-12T16:30:29","modified_gmt":"2011-10-12T16:30:29","slug":"congratulation-of-the-61st-anniversary-of-human-rights-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adhoccambodia.org\/km\/congratulation-of-the-61st-anniversary-of-human-rights-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Congratulation of the 61st Anniversary of Human Rights Day"},"content":{"rendered":"
JOINT STATEMENT<\/div>\n
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Congratulation of the 61st<\/sup> Anniversary of Human Rights Day<\/div>\n
December 10, 1948 \u2013 December 10, 2009<\/em><\/div>\n
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\"\"On December 10, 2009, the day which marks the 61st<\/sup> Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Cambodian Civil Society in collaboration with other international NGOs have the great pleasure to celebrate this year\u2019s Human Rights Day under the main themes: \u201cWe all need freedom of expression<\/strong> and justice\u201d <\/em>and \u201cEmbrace diversity and end discrimination<\/em>\u201d throughout the Kingdom of Cambodia.<\/div>\n
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At this occasion, Cambodian Civil Society would also like to express deep appreciations to commemorate heroes around the world, and particularly the Cambodian human rights activists, who have scarified their efforts and lives for the cause and protection of human rights and freedoms so far.<\/div>\n
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948. This Declaration sets out a broad range of fundamental human rights and freedoms to which all men, women, everywhere in the world, are entitled, without any distinction. Since it was adopted, the Declaration has come to be considered as \u201ca common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations<\/em>\u201d.<\/div>\n
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\"\"Navi Pillay, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, said that the objective of this year\u2019s celebration is \u201cto<\/em> promote discrimination-free societies and a world of equal treatment for all,\u201d <\/em>based on the belief that all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. Although the Universal Declaration of Human Rights established 60 years ago the basic premise of international human rights law, yet today the fight against human rights violations and discrimination remains a daily struggle for millions around the globe.<\/div>\n
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The Kingdom of Cambodia has recognized the Declaration as part of national law, and it clearly stipulates in Article 31 of her 1993 Constitution that: \u201cThe Kingdom of Cambodia shall recognize and respect human rights as stipulated in the United Nations Charter, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the covenants and conventions related to human rights, women\u2019s and children\u2019s rights<\/em>\u201d.<\/div>\n
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The Civil Society has so far noted that there are a number of positive developments with regards to the respect for and promotion of human rights in the Kingdom while there are also many other serious concerns such as; slow progress of judicial reform and the adoption of the anti-corruption law, impunity, ongoing land grabbing and forced evictions, threat against human rights defenders and the opponents, as well as bans or restrictions on the freedom of peaceful assembly and the freedom of expression at public areas which are now narrower than before. Furthermore there are ongoing human rights violations, including trafficking in and exploitation of women and children, violations against the indigenous people with regard to their property rights of community lands, discrimination against persons with disabilities from the society and violations of labor rights in relations to the demand for peaceful assembly or strike as well as the demand for respecting the labor laws, etc.<\/div>\n
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Therefore, in response to the commitment made by Cambodia to recognize and uphold human rights as stipulated in its Constitution, which is its supreme law, the Civil Society \u00a0\u00a0wishes to appeal to the Royal Government of Cambodia, especially to the relevant competent authorities and courts at all levels to take the following suggested measures:<\/div>\n
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\u00a7\u00a0 Open more space for the freedom of expression and the freedom of assembly in public places, so as to enhance all activities in public governance for promoting and defending human rights, the rule of law and democracy.<\/div>\n
\u00a7\u00a0 Take a new development vision by taking into consideration of the happiness and interests of the people and develop step by step, without seriously affect the society and environment.<\/div>\n
\u00a7\u00a0 Put an end to forced evictions in relation to land disputes by developing a policy for the poor to have opportunity to live in the city and for ensuring an appropriate standard of living of all people including their health care and education.<\/div>\n
\u00a7\u00a0 Develop a city and economic development plan which takes into account vulnerable populations who live in target areas, because we need development for all, not just only for investors and public authorities.<\/div>\n
\u00a7\u00a0 Stop using armed forces to settle the problems with the people, but instead strengthen peaceful negotiation capacity and implement the law effectively.<\/div>\n
\u00a7\u00a0 Stop arresting community people in relation to land disputes, and offer them instead fair and just treatment.<\/div>\n
\u00a7\u00a0 Urgently create and adopt the Anti-Corruption law and the Access to information law in order to have a fully-functioned rule of law in the country through the strengthening of effective public management and accountability systems before the people.<\/div>\n
\u00a7\u00a0 Strengthen the independence and impartiality of the courts at all levels to guarantee just and fair trials.<\/div>\n
\u00a7\u00a0 Promote and respect the rights of laborers through the strengthening of labor conflict resolution mechanisms.<\/div>\n
\u00a7\u00a0 Review legal principles by clearly defining the terms \u201csexual discrimination\u201d and take special actions to eliminate all forms of discrimination against women in the public systems.<\/div>\n
\u00a7\u00a0 Protect and promote the rights of indigenous people as well as of minorities, who are living in Cambodia , from being discriminated of any forms.<\/div>\n
\u00a7\u00a0 Put an end to and eliminate all forms of trafficking in and exploitation of women and children by punishing the service buyers or demanders.<\/div>\n
\u00a7\u00a0 Urge for an effective implementation of the Law on the defense and promotion of the rights of persons with disabilities.<\/div>\n
Phnom Penh<\/em>, December 10, 2009<\/em><\/div>\n
\nFor more information, please contact<\/em>:<\/div>\n
Mr. THUN Saray\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Acting Chairman of CHRAC\/President of ADHOC<\/div>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tel: 016 880 509<\/div>\n
Mr. SOK Sam Oeun \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Executive Director of CDP\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tel: 012 901 199<\/div>\n
Mr. CHHITH Sam Ath\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Executive Director of The NGO Forum\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tel: 012 928 585<\/div>\n
Mrs. Thida KHUS \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Executive Director of SILAKA\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tel: 012 838 464<\/div>\n
Mr. ATH Thun \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 President of CLC\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tel: 012 998 906<\/div>\n
Ms. SUN Chansen\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 President of KYA\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tel: 017 788 955<\/div>\n
Mr. OU Virak\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 President of CCHR\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tel: 012 404 051<\/div>\n
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The Members of NGOs Working Group for Human Rights Day, Dec. 10:<\/div>\n
1-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cambodian Human Rights Action Committee (CHRAC)<\/div>\n
2-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 NGO Forum on Cambodia (NGO Forum)<\/div>\n
3-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cambodia Labour Confederation (CLC)<\/div>\n
4-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cambodian NGO Committee on CEDAW (CEDAW)<\/div>\n
5-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Committee to Promote Women in Politics (CPWP)<\/div>\n
6-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cooperation Committee for Cambodia (CCC)<\/div>\n
7-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 NGO Coalition to Address Sexual Exploitation of Children in Cambodia (COSECAM)<\/div>\n
8-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Committee for Free and Fair Election in Cambodia (COMFREL)<\/div>\n
9-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Housing Rights Task Force (HRTF)<\/div>\n
10-\u00a0 Neutral and Independent Committee for Free and Fair Election in Cambodia (NICFEC)<\/div>\n
11-\u00a0 Advocacy and Policy Institute\/NGO Working group on Freedom of Information (API)<\/div>\n
12-\u00a0 Cambodian Disabled Persons Organization\/Disabled NGO network (CDPO)<\/div>\n
13-\u00a0 Star Kampuchea (STAR)<\/div>\n
14-\u00a0 Youth Council of Cambodia (YCC)<\/div>\n
15-\u00a0 NGO Committee on Rights of Children (NGO-CRC)<\/div>\n
16-\u00a0 Cambodian Committee for Women\u2019s Rights (CAMBOW)<\/div>\n
17-\u00a0 Youth Committee for Unity and Development (YCUD)<\/div>\n
18-\u00a0 End Child Prostitution Abuses and Trafficking (ECPAT)<\/div>\n
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