Phnom Penh (FN), March 8 – Cambodian Prime Minister HE announced to fund a building to Afesip Tumdy, centre based in Phnom Penh’s Prey Sar commune, which rehabilitates victims of trafficking, rape, and domestic violence.

Prime Minister hoped that the new building for Afesip Tumdy, where his wife Bun Rany HE visited yesterday, will assist women in distressing situations, those who were victims of rape by family member, including biological father and grandpa.

“I will be responsible for this center [Afesip Tumdy], a place for victimized girls who are in distressing situations,” the Premier stated and informed the crowd that his wife was crying while telling him the above story.

“I hope our contributions will ease the suffering of the victims,” he added.

Afesip Cambodia works to care for and secure the rights of victims of sexual trafficking, rape, and violence; and ensure victims receive education to successfully reintegrate into society.
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There is still much stigma in traditional Cambodian society against young unmarried women who are not virgins, including rape victims. In a speech yesterday, the PM urged that victims should not be outcast or shamed by their fellow citizens.

Afesip Girls Are Victims, not Prostitutes: PM HE
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Phnom Penh (FN), March 10 – Cambodian Prime Minister HE urged no discriminations against girls and young ladies at Afesip Tumdy, centre based in Phnom Penh’s Prey Sar commune, which rehabilitates victims of trafficking, rape, and domestic violence.

The announcement was made in the Premier’s visit to the center Sunday morning, accompanied by Cambodia First Lady Bun Rany, a humanitarian worker serving as President of Cambodian Red Cross.

“Girls and young ladies here are victims who did nothing wrong,” Prime Minister underlined.

“They [victims] are innocent. Now they can stand up and become a good citizen, and will be a good wife, a good mother and grandmother. They shall not be discriminated,” he addressed to Cambodian compatriots before the 89 victims.
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