(ILO-Cambodia) August 9th will see Cambodia’s indigenous populations celebrate International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples.
This will be the seventh year running that the Kingdom will mark this special date which is designed to uphold the rights and traditions of indigenous groups across the globe.
The Ministry of Rural Development estimates that indigenous peoples make up 1.4 per cent of Cambodia’s population of 14 million. While these various communities are scattered across 15 of the country’s 24 provinces, more than half are found in the provinces of Ratanakiri and Mondulkiri where the majority of the population is indigenous.The heritage of their identities, culture, traditions, customs, arts, dresses, tools and materials in their daily livelihood will all be showcased at the main events which will be centred in Stung Treng province and Sihanouk province.
H.E. CHEA SOPHARA, Minister of Rural Development will preside over the proceedings in Stung Treng. He will be joined by National and International civil society organizations, and Indigenous Peoples from four provinces. At the second venue in Sihanouk Province, the Provincial Governor and representatives from Indigenous Peoples and the Director of Provincial Rural Development Department, representatives from ministries, government officials will attend. There will be an exhibition of Indigenous Peoples’ products, and traditional performances conducted by each indigenous group.
“This event gives us a unique opportunity to showcase the rich heritage our indigenous peoples have but it is also a reminder that a great deal of work needs to be done to uphold the rights of indigenous groups, who are among the most vulnerable segments in our society” said Sek Sophorn, National Coordinator, ILO Project to Promote ILO Policy on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples.
The ILO in Cambodia has two projects supporting and advocating the rights of Indigenous Persons. The Creative Industries Support Program (CISP) works to improve employment opportunities and income generation for the indigenous peoples in the communities. A joint project of the ILO with three other UN agencies, CISP helps indigenous peoples make their traditional handicrafts profitable and preserve their culture through enhanced cultural entrepreneurship skills, improved business development services and market access.
The Project to Promote ILO Policy on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples promotes a rights-based approach to indigenous peoples’ development. Main activities have focused on promoting and facilitating the registration of indigenous communities land rights within the framework of the 2001 land law including training for indigenous communities in this regard and capacity building for national and provincial governments on the rights of indigenous peoples and promote self-determined development through local economic development initiative within the area of indigenous territories.
Representatives of the media are invited and encouraged to attend and participate in this hugely significant event.
For event details please contact the Organising Committee:
Mr. Pheap Sochea: 092 617 990
Mr. Khang Soeung: 099 522 942
Maeve Galvin
Communication and Advocacy Officer
ILO-Joint Projects
Phnom Penh Center
Building F, 2nd Floor
Sihanouk (274) & Sothearos (3) Blvd
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
galvin@ilo.org
Tel: (855) 23220817
Fax: (855) 23221536
Mob: +85578985563
Read about the ILO's work in Cambodia:
http://www.ilo.org/asia
The International Labour Organization
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This will be the seventh year running that the Kingdom will mark this special date which is designed to uphold the rights and traditions of indigenous groups across the globe.
The Ministry of Rural Development estimates that indigenous peoples make up 1.4 per cent of Cambodia’s population of 14 million. While these various communities are scattered across 15 of the country’s 24 provinces, more than half are found in the provinces of Ratanakiri and Mondulkiri where the majority of the population is indigenous.The heritage of their identities, culture, traditions, customs, arts, dresses, tools and materials in their daily livelihood will all be showcased at the main events which will be centred in Stung Treng province and Sihanouk province.
H.E. CHEA SOPHARA, Minister of Rural Development will preside over the proceedings in Stung Treng. He will be joined by National and International civil society organizations, and Indigenous Peoples from four provinces. At the second venue in Sihanouk Province, the Provincial Governor and representatives from Indigenous Peoples and the Director of Provincial Rural Development Department, representatives from ministries, government officials will attend. There will be an exhibition of Indigenous Peoples’ products, and traditional performances conducted by each indigenous group.
“This event gives us a unique opportunity to showcase the rich heritage our indigenous peoples have but it is also a reminder that a great deal of work needs to be done to uphold the rights of indigenous groups, who are among the most vulnerable segments in our society” said Sek Sophorn, National Coordinator, ILO Project to Promote ILO Policy on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples.
The ILO in Cambodia has two projects supporting and advocating the rights of Indigenous Persons. The Creative Industries Support Program (CISP) works to improve employment opportunities and income generation for the indigenous peoples in the communities. A joint project of the ILO with three other UN agencies, CISP helps indigenous peoples make their traditional handicrafts profitable and preserve their culture through enhanced cultural entrepreneurship skills, improved business development services and market access.
The Project to Promote ILO Policy on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples promotes a rights-based approach to indigenous peoples’ development. Main activities have focused on promoting and facilitating the registration of indigenous communities land rights within the framework of the 2001 land law including training for indigenous communities in this regard and capacity building for national and provincial governments on the rights of indigenous peoples and promote self-determined development through local economic development initiative within the area of indigenous territories.
Representatives of the media are invited and encouraged to attend and participate in this hugely significant event.
For event details please contact the Organising Committee:
Mr. Pheap Sochea: 092 617 990
Mr. Khang Soeung: 099 522 942
Maeve Galvin
Communication and Advocacy Officer
ILO-Joint Projects
Phnom Penh Center
Building F, 2nd Floor
Sihanouk (274) & Sothearos (3) Blvd
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
galvin@ilo.org
Tel: (855) 23220817
Fax: (855) 23221536
Mob: +85578985563
Read about the ILO's work in Cambodia:
http://www.ilo.org/asia
The International Labour Organization
Decent Work for All
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