ACID LAW – Draft Going to Parliament

Let the Victims Speak – Let there be Justice – Prosecution is a Strong Deterrent . Not Adoption of a Strong Law

Tat Marina – one of the more than 200 cases of acid attack victims

Finding Face, an award-winning documentary tells her and her familys attempts to seek justice. A collaborative graphic novel about her experience is also available.

Khoun Sophal, the perpetrator who doused acid on Tat Marina while her nephew and body guards held the victim down is still free – with full protection of those in power. Her husband, Svay Setha remains a member of cabinet.

Theory and Practice of Pluralism in Asia – A Liberal View

Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats

Conference on 4-7 November 2011 in Bali, Indonesia

The conference will bring together government officials, parliamentarians, party leaders, academics and civil society activists to discuss the relationship between pluralism and development in Asia

http://cald.org/site/entry.php?i=All_systems_go_for_CALD_Bali_Conference&id=756

The event aims to: 1) tackle the issues and problems related to the

theory and practice of pluralism in Asia, and consequently, to facilitate a broader understanding and greater appreciation of pluralism among the participants; 2) to identify and discuss the links between pluralism and development, and the extent to which pluralism can serve as a tool for both political and human development; 3) to analyze the cases of Asian countries where Islamic pluralism serves as a means to achieve and sustain democracy and development; and 4) to provide the means of cooperation, exchange of ideas, interchange of information and network-building among and between

liberal parties and organizations with pluralist and developmental orientation and vision.

Panel 6:

MP, Mu Sochua -Chair of CALD Women’s Caucus will present a paper on

Pluralism and Human Development: Pluralist Underpinnings of Economic Growth, Social Cohesion, and Environmental Sustainability .

ACID LAW – Coming to Parliament

Draft of ACID LAW will be debated on 3November, in parliament. Tat Marina, one of the

high profile victim has provided 8 points to improve the draft.

It is a good draft but like other legislation, political will is needed to end the current

culture of impunity in Cambodia. Stay tuned.

Main points recommended by Tat Marina: perpetrator(S) mu st serve the center

of acid victims after sentence is served; cases occurred prior to the

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adoption of the law should be covered.

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http://www.rfa.org/khmer/video? param=value&storyId=KHM-

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Cambodia – Domestic Violence Handbook for Village Facilitators

Domestic violence remains a private affair despite the nation-wide awareness campaign and the adoption of the Domestic Violence Law in 2006.

Provisions exist in the law for immediate intervention of local authorities to enter the home where violence is taking place and the court order against perpetrator.

Women are often reluctant to file a complaint for fear of retaliation and because of shame.

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WUNRN
http://www.wunrn.com

CAMBODIA – DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HANDBOOK FOR VILLAGE FACILITATORS

http://www.comminit.com/hiv-aids/content/talking-about-domestic-violence-handbook-village-facilitators

Direct Link to Full 144-Page Document:
http://www.engagingmen.net/files/resources/2010/Caroline/Talking_about_Domestic_Violence_English.pdf

This handbook contains guidelines for village facilitators on how to undertake community conversations on 10 different aspects of domestic violence in Cambodia.

“Domestic violence against women remains widespread in Cambodia….The subject of domestic violence is not openly discussed in public, and abuses are rarely reported in Cambodia. The reasons behind this are complicated and often intermingled. Lack of education and awareness of legal rights are a major cause….More than 25% of women who have been subjected to sexual and physical domestic violence, do not think they have been abused….Fear of retaliation and financial costs – which most Cambodian women can’t afford – to bring a case to court or even obtain a medical certificate from a doctor to prove the abuse, also discourages many Cambodian women from taking legal action….Above all, cultural elements as well as widely accepted norms of conduct for women seem to be the biggest and the most disturbing factors in the persistence of domestic violence….”

H&M Using Public Relations to Resolve Mass Fainting

H&M should send real experts to clear its name from mass fainting in garment

factories.

Forced overtime is against the Labor Law of Cambodia;

monthly minimum wage of US$61 not sufficient for workers to support their

families and

pay for healthy meals. Ministry of Labor continues to fail to

inspect factories for working conditions and protect the rights of workers.

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Another timeout for Anful | National news | The Phnom Penh Post –

Cambodia’s Newspaper of Record

www.phnompenhpost.com

About 170 garment workers fainted at a factory in Kampong Speu yesterday. . . Photo by:

Photo Suppli ed Garment workers employed by the Anful

factory recover yesterday after a mass fainting episode.

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