One woman fighting the Cambodian authorities
4,086 views · Published 24 August 2017 · 1:09 · Indexed 8 November 2026
Channel: Amnesty International · 2017 · News & Politics
Brave is risking your freedom for your community Tep Vanny is a symbol of peaceful activism in Cambodia and is currently in jail as a result of her brave determination to defend the rights of others. She is a housing rights activist and for almost 10 years has been defending her community in central Phnom Penh where thousands of families have been forcibly evicted from their homes. Along with her fellow activists, many of them women, she has been targeted by the authorities and harassed, beaten, arrested and imprisoned. The government are attempting to silence her voice and show activists like her what can happen if you stand up for your rights and the rights of others. But despite the challenges she faces, Vanny has kept her determination and untiring struggle for justice. Vanny has shown bravery in the face of adversity. Join her by adding your voice Sign the petition and call on the Cambodian government to stop the crackdown on human rights defenders and release Tep Vanny immediately and unconditionally, and drop all charges against her. We will collect your signatures and send them to the Prime Minister of Cambodia and demand the unconditional release of Tep Vanny. SIGN THE PETITION HERE http://amn.st/61848aDPu
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