Background
Cambodia Children and Young People Movement for Child Rights (CCYMCR) is a local youth-led association that is non-governmental, non-profit, independent, impartial, non-religious, and non-political. CCYMCR was officially registered with the Ministry of Interior on December 11, 2009. CCYMCR brings together diverse child and youth networks across Cambodia to advocate for the full realisation of children’s rights. CCYMCR plays a pivotal role in Cambodia in promoting, monitoring, and influencing the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).
Vision
All children in Cambodia are able to fully fulfill their rights as outlined in the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and to become responsible citizens.
CCYMCR’s Main Activities
- Strengthen the capacity of children and youth networks in Cambodia
- Conduct Children’s Rights Situation Assessments (CRSAs)
- Support child and youth-led initiatives
- Empower children and youth participation in sub-national and national decision making
- Amplify children and youth’s voice for positive change
Partnership with Ponlok Chomnes II
Through the Ponlok Chomnes II Programme, CCYMCR will implement the project “Voice of Diversity: Inclusive Research on People with Diverse Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC) in Cambodia.” This project aims to conduct inclusive, community-driven research on the lived experiences, challenges, and aspirations of individuals with diverse SOGIESC identities in Cambodia. It will explore social, economic, legal, and health-related dimensions and generate evidence to inform inclusive policies and practices.
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