Background

The Cambodian Human Rights Action Committee (CHRAC, also referred to as Action Committee), in Khmer "គណកម្មាធិការប្រព្រឹត្តិកម្ម នៃ អង្គការ-សមាគមការពារសិទ្ឋិ មនុស្សកម្ពុជា" , was created on August 02, 1994 by a group of local non-governmental organizations and associations for the purpose of joint cooperation in the promotion of human rights, liberal democracy, and development in the Kingdom of Cambodia. The establishment of the Action Committee took place one year after the first general election in Cambodia under the auspices of the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC), and after many years of civil war. Since its establishment, new members have successively joined CHRAC.

Mission

To reduce the number of serious violations of human rights in Cambodia.

Vision

Cambodia as a peaceful and liberal democracy where development takes place in an environment where human rights are respected and protected.

Staff