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.
Localizing treatment for emotional trauma in Cambodia
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.
Gender-based violence: Khmer Rouge survivors given a platform
Published by the Phnom Penh Post on 24 January 2014
This article discusses the joint project of VSS, TPO and CDP on women and transitional justice in Cambodia by looking at a number of short films documenting the project and by interviewing project staff and film producer.
Cambodians confront taboo on Khmer Rouge sex crimes
Published by Thomas Reuter Foundation and International New York Times on 3 December 2013
This article discusses the prosecution of gender-based violence at the Khmer Rouge Tribunal and interviews two female survivors of rape and forced marriage.
SEARING MEMORIES – Victims, witnesses tell of sexual violence under the Khmer Rouge
Published by the Edge Review on 25 – 31 October 2013
This article reports on the first Women’s Hearing organized by CDP in 2011 and on start of the Cambodian Women’s Oral History Project.