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Che Guevera, Cambodian Fashion Accessory

Feb 18th, 2009 by Jinja

A little Che goes a long way. Can you spot the icon?

Photo Wednesday: Phnom Penh.

Tags: cambodia,Che Guevera,sticker,motorcycle

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Order in the Court

Feb 16th, 2009 by Jinja

Would be nice.

Three human rights defenders have been given a suspended 1.5 year sentence, among other charges. John Vink has the latest.
http://johnvink.com/news/2009/02/16/verdict-1/

Sign the petition here: http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/stoptheintimidation

Some background:

http://detailsaresketchy.wordpress.com/2009/02/13/justice-for-7ng/

http://www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/2009021624233/National-news/Court-to-rule-today-in-7NG-complaint.html

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Laugh or Cry: Taking Back Valentine’s Day

Feb 14th, 2009 by Jinja

Crazy busy with life outside the internet. (Yes, it exists.) I will add more pictures later.

OK, last night I stopped by the ‘Because We Loved Him‘ exhibition at Java Cafe.

Svay Ken, even when I’m on deadline, deserves some respect.

Some great paintings, it’s a wonderful effort on the part of Java Arts, who invited people to write their thoughts on the wall directly next to the paintings.

Lydia of Meta-House was there, and invited me to their ‘Tango Intervention‘ dance project.

“Intervention” – what a word to play with!

“A lot of places could do with an art intervention,” I suggested. “Maybe when the bulldozers move in at Group 78 or Boeung Kak, everyone starts to… Tango!”

OK, silly thought. Then reading the paper today, I read about India’s pink chaddi campaign.

A group of fundamentalist Hindus got their knickers in a twist and tried to impose their morals:
A group of women were attacked on film for being out in a pub, unaccompanied by men. A video of the attack was circulated, widely with intent to shame the women. And threats were issued again regarding Valentine’s Day, “If people celebrate the day despite our warning, then we will definitely attack them.”

The “Consortium of Pub-going, Loose and Forward Women”
is responding in a very unique and non-violent fashion.

If you support freedom of speech for women, check out the links.

And for me, it raises the question: how can we show the absurdity of unjust situations in a uniquely nonviolent, Cambodian way?

A little humor – and pink underwear – goes a long way.

(More pictures and thoughts on Valentine’s Day in Cambodia to follow.)

http://thepinkchaddicampaign.blogspot.com
http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/02/13/indian-women-use-facebook-for-valentines-protest/
http://www.sepiamutiny.com/sepia/archives/005627.html
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Chopsticks Concert for Dey Krahom Thurs 12

Feb 9th, 2009 by Jinja

Press Release: The Danish band “The Chopsticks” arrived in Cambodia in Jan ‘09 to release – “Love & Eviction” – a new album dedicated to and inspired by Dey Krahorm village and their 4- year, non-violent resistance to eviction. The Chopsticks and Dey Krahorm artists and leaders had planned to launch a solidarity concert tour for threatened and evicted communities at the end of January. But on January 24th, instead of instruments and song-sheets, they witnessed the brutal attack on Dey Krahorm, hope, and human rights in general.

Today, re-motivated by Dey Krahorm’s continued resilience, The Chopsticks are picking up their instruments for a fund-raising concert in support of the hardworking volunteers of LICADHO Canada who have documented the trials and tribulations of Dey Krahorm side by side with the villagers. This documentation has been used as legal evidence, to support existing advocacy efforts and has been key in enabling Dey Krahorm to claim a loud voice.
The Chopsticks concerts will ensure LICADHO Canada continue to document this critical time in Dey Krahorm’s story. A limited amount of the “Love &
Eviction” albums will be available for minimum of $30 donation. Additionally, a selection of LICADHO Canada’s hard-impact videos will be shown between sets and Borey Penn [LICADHO Canada] will share an update on the current situation of the Dey Krahorm evictees.

Join us for a moving and inspiring night on Thursday, February 12, 7pm at Gasolina #56-58, Street 57, Phnom Penh.
contact Cornelius for Details: 017 799 716
[A special thank you to Gasolina for donating the venue]