Cambodia

15 million people
1,820 USD GNI (PPP)
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Freedom Alert

Freedom House Encouraged by Further Consultations on Cambodia NGO Law

Dec 28 2011 - 7:00pm

Freedom House welcomes Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen’s announcement to postpone the passage of the Law on Associations and NGOs (LANGO) until a consensus is reached between the government and civil society.

Issues: 
Civil Society, Democratic Governance, Freedom of Association, Human Rights
Regions: 
Asia-Pacific
Statements

Cambodia: Revise or Abandon Draft NGO Law

Dec 22 2011 - 3:45pm

Donors, who provide approximately half of Cambodia’s national budget, should make clear to the Cambodian government that the fourth draft of the Law on Associations and NGOs (LANGO) must be revised to protect civil society or be withdrawn, a group of concerned international human rights organizations said today.

Issues: 
Civil Society, Freedom of Association, Human Rights
Regions: 
Asia-Pacific
Statements

Civil Society and Private Sector Groups Condemn Government’s Arbitrary Suspension of Local NGO

Aug 21 2011 - 4:33pm

Civil Society and Private Sector Groups Condemn Government’s Arbitrary Suspension of Local NGO

 

Issues: 
Civil Society, Freedom of Association, Human Rights
Regions: 
Asia-Pacific

Experts

Cook, Sarah

Sarah Cook is a senior research analyst for Freedom on the Net and East Asia at Freedom House.

Gunawardena-Vaughn, Sue

Dr. Gunawardena-Vaughn is director of the International Religious Freedom Consortium and the Southeast Asia programs at Freedom House.

Herman, Robert

Dr. Herman is vice president for regional programs at Freedom House, where he oversees a range of programs in the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Eurasia.

Programs

Cambodia

In Cambodia, Freedom House enhances indigenous expertise in conducting policy research and analysis on critical issues through targeted trainings and on-going capacity building.

Issues: 
Democratic Governance
Regions: 
Asia-Pacific