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LICADHO

The Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights

Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Human rightsJustice & Legal aidDemocracy & Civil societyGender equality
NGOFounded 1992National reach
Profile last updated: April 29, 2026

About

Founded in 1992, LICADHO is a non-governmental organisation based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia working on human rights, justice & legal aid, democracy & civil society +3 more.

LICADHO is a Cambodian non-governmental human rights organisation founded in 1992. It works to protect and promote civil, political, economic, cultural and social rights in Cambodia. Its work covers human rights monitoring and documentation, prison monitoring, legal representation, medical and social services for victims of rights abuses and human rights defenders, research and advocacy on issues such as microfinance debt, land rights, and the prosecution of activists, journalists and political figures, and digital security training for activists and communities. Its offices in Phnom Penh, Kampong Cham, Kampong Speu and Battambang serve clients and communities across the country.

Location

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Founded

1992

Organisation type

NGO

Legal name

The Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights

Focus areas

human rightsCambodiaprison monitoringland rightsmicrofinancelegal aidwomen's rightschildren's rightsadvocacy

Causes & programmes

Causes

Human rightsJustice & Legal aidDemocracy & Civil societyGender equalityChildren & YouthHealth

Works for

Victims of violenceWomen & GirlsChildrenPrisoners & Ex-offendersPatients

How they work

Direct servicesAdvocacy & campaigningResearchAwareness & education

Programmes

Prison Monitoring Office

Justice & Legal aid · Cambodia

Prison researchers visit detainees, monitor torture and prison violence, and assist with bail applications and appeals. LICADHO monitors over half of Cambodia's 28 prisons.

Womens Rights Office

Gender equality · Cambodia

Supports women who have experienced domestic violence, rape, acid attacks and human trafficking through case investigation, legal support and coordinated services.

Childrens Rights Office

Children & Youth · Cambodia

Investigates violations of children's rights and supports children and families to seek justice through complaints and coordinated legal, social and medical care.

Medical Office

Health · Cambodia

Provides consultations and treatment to victims of rights abuses, activists, evicted communities and detainees, including at a clinic in the Phnom Penh office.

Countries of operation

Cambodia

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

LICADHO Canada

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