Groups Across Cambodia Celebrate International Human Rights Day 2015

Events so far

Welcome to LICADHO’s livestream, where we will share IHRD celebrations in the provinces and Phnom Penh.

Groups have been celebrating IHRD since December 6. Events got underway on Sunday in Pursat and Kampong Chhnang, and yesterday saw celebrations in Battambang, Sihanoukville and Banteay Meanchey, as well as the first day of a three-day march starting in Oral, Kampong Speu.

Celebrations on 6 December - Pursat

About 600 people from four of Pursat’s six districts, including members of two youth groups, joined a march around Pursat town on 6 December. After the event, the group went to Ta Khlang Moeng to pray for peace and justice for society.

Updated at 12:53 ICT

Celebrations on 6 December - Siem Reap

In Siem Reap, BWTUC held a public forum on the impact of the Trade Union Law.

Updated at 12:53 ICT

Celebrations on 6 December - Lor Peang, Kampong Chnnang

In Kampong Chhnang, about 200 members of Lor Peang community marched down National Road 5 to their community, where participants held speeches on human rights issues.

Updated at 12:52 ICT

Celebrations on 7 December - Sihanoukville

Yesterday, over 800 people joined the Sihanoukville event, which included a public forum and a tuk tuk rally, organised primarily by the Independent Democracy of Informal Economy Association (IDEA). Communities and local NGOs joined local authorities to celebrate with speeches, balloons and singing and dancing.

Updated at 13:47 ICT

Celebrations on 7 December - Battambang

Over 400 people celebrated in Battambang, led by Boung Pram community representative Mr.Chann Chany. LICADHO, ADHOC, Banteay Srey, IDEA, and the UN also joined the celebrations.

The group marched from Battambang’s Dragon Statue round the city, and held a public forum on human rights issues:

Updated at 10:39 ICT

Celebrations on 7 December - Banteay Meanchey

In Banteay Meanchey, about 600 people joined a tractor and tuk tuk procession from Poipet to the provincial government office in Banteay Meanchey town.

Kampong Speu 3-day March - December 7

Meanwhile, about 200 marchers in Kampong Speu covered the first of a three days’ march. Among the 200 are 36 indigenous Souy, all from Oral district, who have been affected by landgrabs connected to LYP Group (owned by CPP Senator Ly Yong Phat) and HLH Agriculture Company.

Updated at 14:30 ICT

December 8 celebrations - Takeo

This morning, the event in Takeo province started with traditional music, a comedy sketch, and a reading of the history of IHRD. Over 500 people celebrated.

Updated at 14:45 ICT

December 8 celebrations - Svay Rieng

About 450 people joined two events in Svay Rieng, in Romdoul district and Svay Chrum district - including these four women from Heatsomnagn village, Meanchey commune, Romdoul.

Updated at 15:23 ICT

December 8 celebrations - Kratie

Over 600 people celebrated IHRD in Kratie this morning. The event included a public forum to discuss human rights issues to raise awareness of human rights, and a Q & A session on human rights.

December 8 celebrations - Siem Reap

Siem Reap held its second IHRD celebration this morning, as 700 people from grassroots groups, unions, associations and NGOs joined a tuk tuk procession from Banteay Srey community, Skun community, Tarpen community, Tarny community and Romchek community, and others to Angkor Kyung Yu, where they held a public forum to to discuss human rights issues with speeches by IDEA, NGOs and community representatives, the provincial governor, judges, and Apsara authorities.

Updated at 15:07 ICT