Indigenous peoples, making up 5 percent (about 340 million) of the world’s population, are among the poorest of the poor. Despite preservation effort, some of their traditional practices are at risk of disappearing due to development policies designed without their consultation and consent. Some indigenous groups continue to suffer in the face of massive development projects that strip their lands of precious traditional resources and displaced their communities. Mining operations are an example of great concern, as mining companies are competing with indigenous peoples for land and water. Unfortunately, indigenous peoples do not receive fair economic benefits from such development.
Cambodia has about 30 indigenous groups. Do they share the same stories? Find out about their challenges and explore their cultures.
Some 300 indigenous peoples from across the county will join a parade to call for respect for their own rights. They will present their ways of life in an exhibition and a cultural performance. A joint press conference will be held as a side event.
When: 9th August, 2010
9th August, 2010
Where: Siem Reap Province
Siem Reap Province
9th August, 2010 Siem Reap Province Parade from Hotel de la Paix to the Old Market (7:30AM – 8:00AM)
Speeches by government officials, UN, NGOs, INGOS, and IPs (9:00AM – 11:00AM)
Press Conference at Banteay Kdey Temple (11:00AM – 12:00)
Exhibition at Banteay Kdey Temple (11:00AM – 3:00 PM)
Cultural performance at Angkor Kjung Yu (6:00PM – 11:00 PM)
For further inquiries, please contact:
Soleak Seang, Regional Communications Officer, Oxfam America East Asia Regional Office
(+855) 12 356 389 or sseang@oxfamamerica.org
The radio program "Women's Voices, Women's
Choices" will be broadcasted in Khmer Language every two weeks on Sunday
from 11am to 12am on FM 93.5. It addresses various topics such as
education, living standard, small business, women’s rights, environment,
security and others from the viewpoint of women in Cambodia.
