The Risk of Movement: CLEC 2013 Annual Migration Report 


2014-08-18   CLEC

In June 2014 the IOM and Cambodian government tracked an exodus of more than 200,000 migrant workers crossing the border from Thailand back into Cambodia. The mass migration came on the heels of political disruption and rumored violence against Cambodians in Thailand. More than 50% of those returning were illegal or undocumented migrants, and less than one month later many were already claiming they had plans to return to Thailand as soon as possible. The event has raised many questions amongst aid groups and migration experts; namely, how the Cambodian government can help to ensure that their migrants are better protected in the future.

 
 
 

The Unjust Arrest and Illegal Detention of 3 Lor PeangVillage Representatives 


2014-08-14   CLEC

We, CLEC, condemn the violent dispersal of approximately 50 fellow villagers from Lor Peang community, who had begun their 70 km peaceful march from Kampong Chhnang province to Phnom Penh on 12 August 2014.

 
 
 

Unjust Arrest and Illegal Detention of Lor Peang Village Representatives 


2014-08-04   CLEC

We, the above organizations, were alarmed to hear that on 21st July 2014, Mr. Seang Heng and Mr. Mang Yav, who are the members of the Community Peace Building Network, were arrested by about 100 police officers at Lor Peang village, Taches commune, Kompong Tralach district in Kompong Chhnang province.

 
 
 

Petition to release Elected Candidates of Assembly  


2014-07-16   CLEC

Petition to release Elected Candidates of Assembly (Khmer Version)

 
 
 

Does the De-Facto Government Think It Can Afford to Lose Cambodia's Largest Buyers? 


2014-05-29   CLEC

This week high level discussions took place between representatives of the de-facto government and major international brands sourcing Cambodian garments. As the trial of the 23 approaches, the message communicated was clear: "due to [the] reaction of consumers and the disruption to production and shipping caused by continued unrest, Cambodia [is] at risk of losing its status as a strategic sourcing market, with an impact on future investment and growth." (Brand and union statement issued May 27, 2014)

 
 
 

Adidas, Puma and Nike Suppliers See Renewed Spate of Mass Fainting Whilst Government Corruption Impedes Wages That Satisfy Basic Needs 


2014-04-04   CLEC

And we call on international brands such as Adidas, Puma and Nike to take concrete measures to address wages that currently do not satisfy basic needs nor provide for a life with human dignity.

 
 
 

Public Letter Urging an Immediate Investigation into the Disappearance of Khem Sophath 


2014-03-23   CLEC

We, the undersigned civil society groups, express our deep concern over the disappearance of Khem Sophath, a 16-year-old boy missing since the violent crackdown by Cambodian security forces against striking garment workers on 3 January 2014 near the Canadia Industrial area on Veng Sreng road, Phnom Penh. We call on the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) to take all appropriate measures to immediately, thoroughly and impartially investigate Khem Sophath's disappearance and inform his family of his fate or whereabouts. 

 
 
 

On World Day of Social Justice, Citizen Journalist Remains in Detention 


2014-02-19   CLEC

February 20, 2014 is the annual World Day of Social Justice instituted by the United Nations to promote equal economic, political and social rights and opportunities to all. The day is dedicated to showing support for international efforts toward poverty eradication, the promotion of full employment and decent work, gender equity and access to social well-being and justice for all.

 
 
 

Free the 23 and give workers a living minimum wage of USD$160 a month. 


2014-02-05   CLEC

On the 24th of December 2013 an estimated 50,000 to 200,000 garment workers went on strike in Cambodia. Their main demand was a living minimum wage of $US160 per month. They were joined by a number of other unions and workers also demanding the same minimum wage.

 
 
 

Stop the Violence: A Call for Release, Investigation and Reparation 


2014-01-21   CLEC

We, the Cambodian and International Civil Society Organizations represented in this statement, condemn the use of armed force and escalating violence against the Cambodian people.

 
 
 

Cambodian Authorities must Reveal Whereabouts of Detainees Immediately 


2014-01-06   CLEC

Family members, lawyers and independent medical professionals have been denied information about the location of detention of 23 people arrested during recent brutal crackdowns in Phnom Penh.

 
 
 

Peaceful Protesters Expelled from Freedom Park as Military Mobilization Escalates 


2014-01-04   CLEC

This morning state forces put a violent end to CNRP supporters' long-standing occupation of Freedom Park, also known as Democracy Plaza, an area in central Phnom Penh specifically designated for protest. 

 
 
 

Military Special Command Unit Deployed to Crackdown on Striking Workers 


2014-01-02   CLEC

The Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights (LICADHO) and the Community Legal Education Centre (CLEC) are outraged by today's violent crackdown on striking workers by a military special command unit and the consequent violent arrest of union leaders, garment workers and monks.

 
 
 

Thousands of monks and citizens march to celebrate International Human Rights Day in Cambodia 


2013-12-02   CLEC

Phnom Penh, November 29, 2013: Over 500 Cambodian monks will march from Dec. 1 to Dec. 10 to celebrate the 65th International Human Rights Day (IHRD). Joining them will be communities, associations, networks, federations, unions and NGOs, as well as residents of communities along the designated routes.

 
 
 

Vigil to end impunity against journalists in Cambodia 


2013-11-21   CLEC

November 21, 2013 - On November 23rd, 2013, the international community will mark the Third International Day to End Impunity. In Cambodia, impunity continues to be one of the greatest obstacles to strengthening the rule of law and allowing citizens of the country to receive Justice.

 
 
 

One Dead, Seven Injured Amid Violent Clashes in SL Garment Workers Strike 


2013-11-12   CLEC

November 12, 2013 - Earlier this morning, a violent clash between striking garment workers and armed forces, followed by two additional clashes between the growing number of armed forces and a crowd of citizens, resulted in the death of one bystander and at least seven injured in Phnom Penh’s Meanchey district.

 
 
 

Call for Urgent Action to Avoid another Potential Death in Malaysia 


2013-10-29   CLEC

Upon returning to Cambodia, the Community Legal Education Center (CLEC) expresses its grave concern for the health of Cambodian garment worker Ms. Sry Ratha, who is currently detained in Kluang prison, Johor, Malaysia. After failing an annual health test Ratha’s visa was cancelled and she was subsequently arrested and detained on 9 September, 2013.    

 
 
 

Cambodian Migrant Worker Illegitimately Detained in Malaysian Prison 


2013-10-01   CLEC

The Community Legal Education Center (CLEC) would like to express its serious concern regarding the arrest of Ms. Sry Ratha on September 9, 2013 and her subsequent detainment in Kluang Prison.

 
 
 

ILO-Better Factories Cambodia Returns to Public Disclosure of Factory Inspection Findings 


2013-10-01   CLEC

We, the undersigned organizations would like to express our support for the recent announcement from Better Factories Cambodia (BFC) which provides a return to public disclosure of the findings of its factory inspections.

 
 
 

For summit of political leaders to solve election disp 


2013-09-08  

Having seen that the election administration (NEC) and dispute resolution Institutions (Constitutional Council) failed to address the election complaints properly and satisfactorily, the Situation Room believes that only political solution can lead to solve these election irregularities and disputes.

 
 
 

Mass Termination and Mass Fainting 


2013-09-05   CLEC

The Community Legal Education Center (CLEC) strongly condemns the actions of the owners of SL Garment Processing (Cambodia) Ltd who yesterday terminated approximately 1,000 employees seeking to increase wage, end intimidation and better their working conditions.   

 
 
 

365 Days Too Many: Release Yorm Bopha 


2013-09-03   CLEC

September 4, 2013 marks one year since community representative Yorm Bopha was incarcerated as a result of her land rights activism. Despite a wholesale lack of credible evidence, Bopha was convicted of committing intentional violence with aggravating circumstances in late December 2012, and given a three-year sentence.

 
 
 

Call to End the Intimidation and Start the Investigation 


2013-08-13  

We, the undersigned trade unions and labor support organizations, would like to express our extreme dissatisfaction with the National Election Committee's lack of will to permit an independent investigation into widespread election irregularities. This attitude does nothing but increase tension and fear amongst Cambodian workers and citizens.

 
 
 

Decision of the National Election Committee to Announce Preliminary Election Results Prior to Independent Investigation 


2013-08-12   CLEC

We, the members of the Situation Room on Cambodia's National Election would like to express our extreme disappointment with the decision of the National Election Committee (NEC) to announce the preliminary election results prior to a transparent and independent investigation into widespread irregularities, and prior to verification of discrepancies between election results offered by the Cambodian People's Party (CPP) and the Cambodian National Rescue Party (CNRP).

 
 
 

Keep Media Free: Unrestricted Access to Social Media 


2013-08-08   CLEC

August 7th, 2013 - We, the undersigned civil society groups, urge Metfone, an Internet service provider (ISP) registered and operating in Cambodia, to issue a full explanation of today's temporary blocking of Facebook, as well as the ongoing unavailability of the Ki-Media website.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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