We have had a presence in Phnom Penh since 2013. An office was formally registered in Cambodia in March 2014 through a Memorandum of Understanding between the Institute and the Royal Government of Cambodia. In total six staff members work at the office.
Our office in Phnom Penh enables close relations with partner institutions and facilitates situation analysis as well as programme design and flexible implementation.
In addition to keeping in close contact with partner institutions, the office also maintains contact with a wide range of national and international organizations and donors active in Cambodia in order to ensure coordination and synergies of its activities.
Read more about our work in Cambodia.
Cambodia Programme Staff
Mostafa Sen
Mostafa Sen holds a Master degree in Human Rights Law from Pannasastra University of Cambodia in Phnom Penh. For the past 15 years Mostafa has coordinated programmes in the areas of human rights, democracy and sustainable development in Cambodia. He has focused particularly on civil society and human rights of women and has vast experience of coordinating and monitoring Sida-funded programmes. Previously, he worked for Forum SYd, GIZ, CAMP, EIYAC and OIYP.
Marinet Sim
Marinet Sim is Programme Officer at RWI’s office in Cambodia.
Sokhemmary By
Sokhemmary By holds one master’s degree in Business Administration in Management from National University of Management and two bachelor’s degrees in International Relations and English Literature from Pannasastra University of Cambodia & Khemarak University. Prior to starting in July 2023 in her current role as a programme officer at RWI’s office in Cambodia, she spent nearly ten years working in a variety of positions in both local and International NGOs in various fields, including youth employment and leadership, good governance, gender, human rights, entrepreneurship, and health. She has previously worked for Pact Cambodia, World Vision International, CARAM Cambodia, and the Youth Resource Development Program.
Sokrachana Ouk
Rachana holds a Bachelor degree of Finance and Banking from National University of Management with almost 20 years of experience working in Administration, Finance and Human Resource with a different donors.
She joined RWI in 2014 and works as a Finance Officer at the RWI Office in Phnom Penh. Before joining RWI, Rachana worked for Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) as Administrative and Finance Officer.
In 2008 – 2013 Rachana was a Senior Assistant Project Coordinator at Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE). From 2006 to 2008 she was a Human Resource Support Assistant with CARE International Organization and another five years she worked with Japan International Company as General Affairs / Secretary.
Khuochsopheaktra Tim
Khuochsopheaktra (Pheaktra) Tim has years of experience in the areas of dealing with the past and transitional justice due to her previous work as a local peace expert for the Civil Peace Service program of Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. Her work focuses on developing research skills and increasing the knowledge of young Cambodians about the Democratic of Kampuchea (the Khmer Rouge regime) from 1975 to 1979.
Since graduation with her bachelor’s degree, Pheaktra has also been involved with several research projects on the same topic. She has co-published two papers on transitional justice: ‘Duty Not to Forget’ the Past? Perceptions of Young Cambodians on the Memorialization of the Khmer Rouge Regime (2019) and the Life Stories of S-21 Prisoners (2021) available on the Khmer Rouge History Learning App.
She hold her bachelor’s degree in English Language Based Bachelor of Law from the Royal University of Law and Economics and currently finishing her last semester of her Master of Arts in Human Rights and Democratization with the thesis focusing on integration of human rights education in the Cambodian educational curriculum. Additionally, she was also a recipient of the RWI female scholarship, and following graduation, she actively participated in the outreach programs for the alumni network.
Sreyvi Loek
Sreyvi Loek is currently pursuing a law degrees in Khmer language and English Languages based Bachelor of Law Program (ELBBL). She is also actively participating in youth engagement and empowerment for Indigenous people with the Cambodia Indigenous Youth Association (CIYA) by joining various exchange programs.
As an Indigenous woman, she wants to build her capacity more at Raoul Wallenberg Institution. She is currently an intern at RWI to learn more about human rights and gender equality. She has the vision to help her community and encourage youth to pursue their higher education to understand more about their rights.
Lyhor Meng
Lyhor Meng is an intern at the Raoul Wallenberg Institute (RWI) office in Cambodia. Currently, she is pursuing a degree in International Economic at the Institute for International Studies and Public Policy at the Royal University of Phnom Penh. Beyond her academic pursuits, Lyhor has actively participated in numerous extracurricular activities and programs both local and international program. She is also a project leader of youth-led initiatives that aim to foster civic engagement among young people. A passionate advocate for human rights and social issues, Lyhor brings a strong commitment to her work. Prior to her internship at RWI Cambodia, she served as a Project Intern at Transparency International Cambodia. Lyhor is enthusiastic about joining the RWI Cambodia team and is eager to contribute to the development of their projects.
Vathana Chhory
Vathana Chhory is an intern at RWI, Cambodia office. Currently, he is a senior majoring in Law at the Royal University of Law and Economics. Joining RWI Cambodia is a great wish of him due to its commitment to promote human rights knowledge within the country, which align perfectly with his interests.
Vathana believes that understanding human rights is crucial for protecting against abuses and ensuring justice. By joining RWI Cambodia, he aims to contribute to RWI’s vital work and further develop his skills in human rights law as well as humanitarian law. He is eager to collaborate with dedicated professionals and make a meaningful impact in this field.
Remarkably, from his previous experience in joining the International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition, and the Jean-Pictet Competition, he believes that he could distribute his experiences to the next generations, while also assisting in the operation of the Competition in relevant field.
Address
# 34B, Street 506, Phsar Daeum Thkov, Chamkarmorn, Phnom Penh 120112 Cambodia
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