Politics
National Assembly of the Kingdom of Cambodia 2008–Present:
• LAND RIGHTS - Active opponent of illegal evictions • CIVIC AND POLITICAL RIGHTS - Initiator of grassroots empowerment and advocacy in Cambodia. • Hold weekly town hall meetings on village level nationwide • Developed Voice of Human Rights, a daily radio program that raises awareness of human rights, specifically civic and political rights, violations
Senate of the Kingdom of Cambodia 1999-2002
• HUMAN RIGHTS - Leading advocate for respect of human rights. • Chaired the Senate Commission on Human Rights and Reception of Complaints
National Assembly of the Kingdom of Cambodia 1993-1998
• HUMAN RIGHTS. Leading advocate for respect of human rights • Chaired the National Assembly Commission on Human Rights and Reception of Complaints • Discovered a “secret prison” torturing political prisoners and issued a report on the case, resulting in death threats from government military • CORRUPTION LAW - The first legislator to introduce an anti-corruption draft. • Introduced the Anti-Corruption and Asset Declaration draft laws • Brought the introduction of the bill to media and international attention • Raised awareness of corruption in Cambodia through media and international advocacy • OTHER INITIATIVES - The first legislator to propose establishment of a number of national institutions. Proposed the creation of the Supreme Council of Magistracy • Proposed the creation of the National Assembly Commission on Human Rights and Reception of Complaints • Proposed the creation of National Human Rights Commission and Ombudsmen
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