Tag: Civil Society Organizations / CSOs
The Future of Human Rights in ASEAN: Public Call for Independence and Protection Mandates
This report describes and assesses the performance of ASEAN’s two main human rights mechanisms, the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) and the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC) during 2014.
This report describes and assesses the performance of ASEAN’s...
Civil Society Submission Post-2015 Vision and Agenda (2016-2025): SAPA Submission to the HLTF on ASEAN Community Post-2015
The Submission was prepared through a series of consultations among civil society organizations, including the ASEAN Civil Society Conference/ ASEAN Peoples Forum 2015 held in Malaysia this year. A series of research, workshops, and consultations among SAPA WGA members and partners were also conducted. The Submission aims to reaffirm...
Opposition to submit complaint over LANGO
The opposition is expected today to lodge a constitutional challenge to the controversial law on associations and non-governmental organisations (LANGO) in a last-ditch effort to stop the legislation before it’s signed by the King.
Thu, 30 July 2015 | Shaun Turton
The opposition is expected today to lodge a constitutional challenge...
NGOs’ efforts vital in fight against human trafficking
“Singaporeans, including me even two years ago, don’t think human trafficking can exist here ... after the work we do in Afghanistan, Cambodia, you realise that it is so easy to traffick someone,” said Mr Chiam. “Voluntary welfare organisations like us will work with each other, and work with...
Cambodia: Constitutional Council must reject problematic provisions of the Law on Associations and NGO
“The Constitutional Council must uphold its role of guardian of the Constitution and reject the numerous provisions of the LANGO that contradict key constitutional principles,” said FIDH President Karim Lahidji.
Paris, Geneva, Phnom Penh, July 28, 2015 – Cambodia’s Constitutional Council must reject the numerous provisions of the Law on...
Cambodia: the ICJ condemns Senate’s approval of draft Law on Associations and NGOs
The Cambodian Senate’s approval of the draft law this morning brings the Government one step closer to having the power to repressively monitor and restrict the registration and activities of associations and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), the ICJ said today.
24 July 2015
The Cambodian Senate’s approval of the draft law this...
Cambodia: Adoption of Law on Associations and NGOs a severe attack on civil society
The adoption of the Law on Associations and Non-Governmental Organizations (LANGO) is a severe attack on Cambodia’s independent civil society, the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, said today.
Paris, Geneva, Phnom Penh, July 14, 2015 – The adoption of the Law on Associations and Non-Governmental Organizations (LANGO)...
Cambodia: approved NGO law poised to hobble the work of civil society
The ICJ today condemned the approval by the Cambodian Peoples’ Party (CPP) of a law which aims to pose obstacles to and restrictions on the activities of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in order to be officially registered in the country.
July 13, 2015
The ICJ today condemned the approval by the Cambodian...
Assembly to Approve NGO Curb Law Today
CNRP President Sam Rainsy stands next to Prime Minister Hun Sen at the National Assembly three months ago at the start of the “Culture of Dialogue.”
Khmer Times/Muny Sithyna and Ven Rathavong
Sunday, 12 July 2015
PHNOM PENH (Khmer Times) – Facing an opposition boycott and a European Union threat over foreign...
LANGO changes ‘too little’
The government yesterday confirmed four changes to the controversial NGO law in response to widespread criticism; opponents, however, say the edits are insignificant and the legislation remains a “severe violation” of Cambodia’s constitution.
Fri, 10 July 2015
Taing Vida and Shaun Turton
The government yesterday confirmed four changes to the controversial NGO...
