CEDAW takes up situation in Cambodia


Published by UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on 7 October 2013

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) is holding its periodic review of Cambodia’s report on 8 October 2013. In the preparation thereof, CEDAW heard issues presented by Cambodian civil society organizations on 7 October 2013 which also addressed gender-based violence during the Khmer Rouge regime. This press release summarizes the dialogue between CEDAW and the Cambodian NGOs.

Students Call for KR Sex Crimes to Be Included in Curricula


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.

CDP Press Release: Students make recommendations following Women’s Hearing 2013


Issued by Cambodian Defenders Project on 26 September 2013

Following the Women’s Hearing with the Young Generation held on 24 September 2013, CDP issued this press release with the main recommendations developed by the Student Panel as a response to the public testimonies of four women who bravely spoke to end the silence on gender based violence during the Khmer Rouge.

KR crimes still haunt victims


Published by the Phnom Penh Post on 25 September 2013

This article reports on the Women’s Hearing with the Young Generation held on 24 September 2013 by CDP in partnership with TPO and VSS during which four female survivors of the Khmer Rouge regime testified about their experience of gender-based violence before a Student Panel and an audience of more than 400 students and other guests.

Women Speak Out About Sexual Violence Under KR Regime


Published by the Cambodian Daily on 25 September 2013

This article reports on the Women’s Hearing with the Young Generation held on 24 September 2013 by CDP in partnership with TPO and VSS during which four female survivors of the Khmer Rouge regime testified about their experience of gender-based violence before a Student Panel and an audience of more than 400 students and other guests.