Our Closest Partner: LICADHO
The Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights
The Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights (LICADHO) is a national Cambodian human rights organization. Since its establishment in 1992, LICADHO has been at the forefront of efforts to protect civil, political, 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 two programs.
Monitoring and Protection Program:
- Monitoring of State Violations and Women's and Children's Rights
- Paralegal and Legal Representation
- Prison Monitoring
- Medical Assistance
- Social Work
Promotion and Advocacy Program:
- Information and Education
- Public Advocacy and Outreach
In addition, LICADHO conducts advocacy at the national level to bring about reforms, and works with other local and international NGOs to influence the government. LICADHO regularly produces comprehensive reports and briefing papers, and is one of the main sources of information on human rights in Cambodia.
For more information about LICADHO, please watch our video
Beyond the Watchdog or visit the organisation’s website:
www.licadho-cambodia.org
Info from LICADHO website
