Cambodia | International Political Forum

Thai Coup Leads To Exodus Of More Than 180,000 Cambodian Migrant Workers

Hundreds of thousands of Cambodian migrant workers and their families have fled Thailand in the past two weeks after Thai coup leaders issued a warning that they will launch a crackdown against illegal foreign workers. Ac...

by Global Voices

Full Story »

Too Little, Too Late: The Cambodian Genocide Trial

The tribunal that was supposed to deliver justice for those killed under the Khmer Rouge has been dealt – quite literally – a deadly blow. The death last week of one of the few remaining on trial for crimes committed under ...

by Neil Andrews

Full Story »

‘Gender-Based Violence’ Mapping in Cambodia

The Open Institute NGO has launched a crowdsourced gender-based violence mapping tool in Cambodia to promote and protect women rights. Notably, gender-based violence has remained a significant issue in Cambodia. A UN repor...

by Sopheap Chak

Full Story »

Red scars and reconstruction: A life in the day of Samithy Chhom, survivor of the Khmer Rouge

Samithy Chhom was growing up a ward of the Royal Household when Phnom Penh fell to the armed forces of the Khmer Rouge. The year was 1975, and the capture of the capital saw the culmination of Pol Pot’s seven year nationwide ...

by Gareth Lewis

Full Story »

When It All Comes Crashing Down: The Future Of Hun Sen And Cambodia

In 1985, 33-year-old Hun Sen became the youngest prime minister in the world. Nearly thirty years later, Prime Minister Sen is now Southeast Asia’s longest serving non-royal leader. His grip on power, however, is trembling. A...

by Rohan Desai

Full Story »

Volunteer Tourism: Harming rather than helping?

With a new cohort of 18 and 19 year olds about to embark on their gap years, the intensification of promotions by volunteer tourism organisations begins. With promises that prospective volunteers will have the opportunity to �...

by Joe Corry-Roake

Full Story »

Cambodian Garment Workers Are Pressuring H&M, Walmart And Zara To Make Their Suppliers Pay A Living Wage

After launching a nationwide strike last December, Cambodia’s garment workers are back in the streets demanding a monthly minimum wage of 177 US dollars.

by Mong Palatino

Full Story »

About the IPF

Established in April 2012, the IPF has been engaging with young people to give them a platform to make their voices heard.

Our mission is to highlight challenges facing young people, train the next generation of citizen journalists, create community videos and podcast series, and share the work of inspirational young social entrepreneurs.

Currently the IPF has over 300 writers from 35 countries, all under the age of 30, who share their stories and give their insight on the issues that are important to them. From regional political coverage, humour, and the political impact of sport, the IPF is as diverse as its readers.

Disclaimer: The views shared in articles on this website are the views of the author only, and do not represent the views of the International Political Forum.

Thai Coup Leads To Exodus Of More Than 180,000 Cambodian Migrant Workers

Too Little, Too Late: The Cambodian Genocide Trial

‘Gender-Based Violence’ Mapping in Cambodia

Red scars and reconstruction: A life in the day of Samithy Chhom, survivor of the Khmer Rouge

When It All Comes Crashing Down: The Future Of Hun Sen And Cambodia

Volunteer Tourism: Harming rather than helping?

Cambodian Garment Workers Are Pressuring H&M, Walmart And Zara To Make Their Suppliers Pay A Living Wage

About the IPF

Get in touch

Flickr Photos