Indigenous People and Their Community Development

Ratanakiri, September 5, 2014: There was a discussion meeting on raising awareness on women rights to making decision and participation in community development. The discussion focused on indigenous women's rights.

In the discussion meeting which was held at IPO (Indigenous People Organization) office located in Un village, Lumjor commune of Ratanakiri's O Ya Dav district, there were 34 participants in which 25 were women.

The meeting was facilitated by Soeng Thu, Romas Moeun, and Rojom Naep, all are from indigenous community.

Poy Nhorch, a citizen journalist also participated in the meeting.

Report by Poy Nhorch, citizen journalist, Ratanakiri