ECCC includes forced marriage and rape in Case 002/02

Date: Wednesday April 9th, 2014 Author: Administrator Categories: News, Outreach and Advocacy Tags: ECCC, forced marriage, rape, sexual violence, sexual violence in conflictComments Off

The Trial Chamber of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) has issued its decision about what will be considered in the scope of the second trial against Khieu Samphan and Nuon Chea. We are pleased to report that forced marriage nationwide will be included in the trial in Case 002/02.

Rape (nationwide) outside of the context of forced marriages is also included in the scope. Unfortunately, the Trial Chamber has departed from its own findings in case 001 ruling that rape is a listed crime against humanity. Instead, they will consider rape as an “other inhumane act” and not as a listed crime under crimes against humanity.

VSS, TPO and CDP launch films on women and transitional justice project

Date: Monday January 27th, 2014 Author: Administrator Categories: Outreach and Advocacy Tags: gender based violence, Khmer Rouge, transitional justiceComments Off

In the evening of 29 January 2014 VSS and their partner organisations TPO and CDP will launch a series of short films documenting the project on women and transitional justice in Cambodia and its achievements. The screening will be held at Metahouse (download the invitation for a map) with the attendance of project staff to answer questions.

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Localizing treatment for emotional trauma in Cambodia

Date: Friday January 24th, 2014 Author: Administrator Categories: Outreach and Advocacy Tags: gender based violence, Khmer Rouge, testimonial therapyComments Off

Published by IRIN on 24 January 2014

This article explores mental health problems of Cambodian women following the Khmer Rouge regime and features interviews with TPO and CDP. It also describes the objectives of testimonial therapy, a culturally adapted treatment method used by TPO.

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CDP is recruiting psychologist for GBV project

Date: Tuesday November 26th, 2013 Author: Administrator Categories: Outreach and AdvocacyComments Off

Published by Cambodian Defenders Project on 26 November 2013

Cambodian Defenders Project (CDP) is looking to hire a psychologist to support the Project on Gender-Based Violence During the Khmer Rouge Regime. Deadline for applications is 8 December 2013.

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Students Call for KR Sex Crimes to Be Included in Curricula

Date: Thursday September 26th, 2013 Author: Administrator Categories: Outreach and Advocacy Tags: civil justice, Khmer Rouge, sexual violence in conflict, transitional justice, Women's HearingComments Off

Published by the Cambodian Daily on 26 September 2013

Following the Women’s Hearing with the Young Generation held on 24 September 2013 by CDP in cooperation with TPO and VSS, this article examines the recommendations made by the Student Panel which bore witness to the testimonies of four women survivors of gender-based violence during the Khmer Rouge regime.

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