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Representatives of CENTRAL, FAR, LPN, and a Thai lawyer talk to Cambodian workers who were laid off in Rayong province, Thailand on June 19, 2022. Photo Supplied: CENTRAL

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NGOs Concerned Over Increase in Cambodian Migrant Worker Lay-Offs in Thailand

29 Jun 2022 8:57 AM|

Rights groups are concerned about several major factory layoffs of Cambodian migrant workers in Thailand in the first half of this year.

Prime Minister Hun Sen’s cabinet official receive a petition from NagaWorld strikers seeking intervention for a protracted labour issue. June 20, 2022. CamboJA/ Sovann Sreypich

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NagaWorld strikers seek Prime Minister’s intervention after failures to resolve dispute

22 Jun 2022 5:38 PM|

NagaWorld strikers have petitioned Prime Minister Hun Sen and the National Assembly for help in their dispute with the corporation, after 11 meetings mediated by the Ministry of Labor failed to come to a resolution.

Kuy Thida speaking about inclusive language, LGBT challenges, and policy updates in Cambodia at Phare Ponleu Selpak, Battambang on May 6, 2022. Photo: Loveisdiversity

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Without legal protections, LGBT continue to be discriminated against

20 Jun 2022 2:34 PM|

Although LGBT persons’ rights are promoted by civil society organizations in Cambodia, they still face discrimination and exclusion from the workforce – especially in the private sector – as they are not protected by law.

Former senior Adhoc official Nay Vanda arrives at the Appeal Court to attend his appeal hearing in Phnom Penh, April 28, 2022. CamboJA/ Pring Samrang

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Appeal Court upholds “Adhoc 5” guilty sentences over bribery case

23 May 2022 4:02 PM|

The Court of Appeal on Monday upheld a lower court decision in the case dubbed the “Adhoc 5,” where members of the rights group were found guilty of bribing a woman alleged to be having an extra-marital relationship with former opposition figure Kem Sokha.

Workers handle internet cables in Phnom Penh, February 15, 2022. CamboJA/Pring Samrang

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NGOs press the Cambodian government to revoke internet gateway law

18 May 2022 9:07 AM|

Human Rights Watch and 32 other NGOs on Monday called on the government to revoke legislation for its controversial National Internet Gateway, saying it’s yet to address serious human rights concerns.