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United Nations - Cambodia Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

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Agency's Full Name
United Nations - Cambodia Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Acronym
COHCHR
Office Location
#16A, Mao Tse Tuong Blvd, Sangkat Tonle Bassac, Khan Chamkarmon, Phnom Penh, CAMBODIA
Postal Address
PO Box 108, Phnom Penh, CAMBODIA
Telephone
+855-(0)23-362585, 362797, 216342
Fax
+855-(0)23-720030, 212579
E-mail
cohchr@bigpond.com.kh
Website URL
http://www.un.org.kh/cohchr
Main Contact Person
Dr Surya Dhungel
Title of Main Contact Person
Chief Officer In Charge
Registered with
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

Main Activities

The Cambodia Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, formerly known as the United Nations Center for Human Rights, was established in Phnom Penh in October 1993. Its mandate is to carry out the following activities:

  • Manage the implementation of educational and technical assistance and advisory services programs.
  • Assist the Government of Cambodia, at its request, in meeting its obligations under the human rights instruments.
  • Provide support to bona fide human rights groups in Cambodia.
  • Contribute to creation and / or strengthening of national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights.
  • Continue to assist with the drafting and implementation of legislation to promote and protect human rights.
  • Continue to assist with the training of persons responsible for the administration of justice.

Projects Requiring Funding

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