October 2020: Research report:
"PRESERVING HARMONY, OR PREVENTING JUSTICE? A study of local dispute resolution practices in cases of domestic and intimate partner violence in Cambodia
On December 26, 2024, Sahmakum Teang Tnaut Organization released a report titled “Phnom Penh Solid Waste Management 2024,” a comparing between urban poor settlements locations and general residential areas. This research focused on the challenges of solid waste management in Phnom Penh, highlighting differences between community and general residential areas. The study aims to promote efficient and equitable solid waste management in the city and provide a clear roadmap for policymakers and relevant stakeholders to address these challenges. Key findings of the report include: 1) a shortage of waste storage areas, 2) limited public awareness and compliance with solid waste separation, and a significant mismatch between waste collection services and waste disposal needs.
Worldwide, democracy is under pressure. In this edition of the magazine Böll.Thema we introduce people who inspire us with their commitment to democratic values. Because without dedication and action, there can be no democracy. And without democracy, everything is for naught.
Global demand for critical and strategic raw materials is on the rise. These resources are indispensable, particularly for the transition to clean energy, but also within other industry sectors. In this issue of our Böll.Thema magazine, we provide insights into recent developments in resource extraction, the associated challenges, and, most importantly, opportunities for positive change.
It is possible to create sustainable, just and healthy food systems. For this to happen, it is key to strengthen political structures that truly focus on the right to food, on healthy nutrition, and on protecting biodiversity and the climate.
In Autumn 2021, the COVID-19 global pandemic lingers on even though vaccinations are getting pace. The 10th issue of Heinrich Böll Stiftung (hbs)'s serial publication Perspectives Asia takes a look at how the pandemic is reshaping state/society relationships in different Asian countries; it also shares down-to-earth COVID-19 experiences from different regions and cultures, on issues as diverse as trust in government institutions, the situation of migrant workers, and gender relationships.
"...people, irrespective of sex, ethnic background, disabilities, gender identity or sexual orientation, are entitled to make decisions about their own body and sexuality, and should not be subject to discrimination, harassment or violence."
This research set out to examine two key issues:
To what extent do observers of Buddhism and/or feminism view these frameworks as competing or complementary?
Are there appropriate and effective ways that feminists can work together with Buddhist practitioners/ teachers to improve attitudes towards gender equality in Cambodia
E-paper To ensure that the fourth industrial revolution realises its transformative potential instead of exacerbating and creating new gender inequalities, it is important to understand the many intersections of digitisation and gender from a policy perspective. This paper examines the gendered dimensions of ICT in Asian countries, particularly South Asia and Southeast Asia/ASEAN.
