Tuesday, 18 March 2008

PRISON CONDITIONS IN CAMBODIA 2007: THE STORY OF A MOTHER AND CHILD

LICADHO
CAMBODIAN LEAGUE FOR THE PROMOTION AND DEFENSE OF HUMAN RIGHTS

A LICADHO Report
March 2008

LICADHO is a national Cambodian human rights organization. Since its establishment in 1992, LICADHO has been at the forefront of efforts to protect civil and political and economic and social rights in Cambodia and to promote respect for them by the Cambodian government and institutions. Building on its past achievements, LICADHO continues to be an advocate for the Cambodian people and a monitor of the government through wide ranging human rights programs from its main office in Phnom Penh and 12 provincial offices.

LICADHO pursues its activities through its six program offices:

􀂃 The Monitoring Office investigates human rights violations and assists victims in the legal process. Specially trained staff also monitor 18 prisons to assess prison conditions and ensure that pre-trial detainees have access to legal representation.

􀂃 The Medical Office provides medical assistance to prisoners and prison officials in 18 prisons and provides medical care and referrals to hospitals for victims of human rights violations.

􀂃 The Project Against Torture provides comprehensive rehabilitation services to victims of torture and conducts advocacy against torture.

􀂃 The Children's Rights Office educates the public on children's rights, creates child protection networks at the grassroots level, and investigates children's rights violations.

􀂃 The Women's Rights Office educates the public about women's rights, investigates women's rights violations and advocates for social and legal change.

􀂃 The Advocacy, Documentation and Resource Office compiles case files into a central electronic database so that accurate information can be easily accessed and analyzed.

For More Information Contact:
Dr. Kek Galabru,
President LICADHO (Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights)
#16, Street 99
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Tel: (855) 23 360 965/211 391
Fax: (855) 23 360 965/217 626
E–mail: contact@licadho.org
Web: http://www.licadho.org

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