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Sex and marriage in modern times in cambodia.
Wednesday, 17 November 2010Kim Samath and Kaing MenghunThe Phnom Penh Post
There’s no shortage of Khmer proverbs explaining the ideal woman, and the importance of being a virgin bride is no exception. “A fruit should not be ripe before it changes colour” is a warning to young women that they should wait to have sex until they have been wed, and although some traditional beliefs have lost their traction over time, you would be hard-pressed to find parents who didn’t still adhere to the sentiments expressed in this idiom.
Yet, it is a fact that prenuptial sex is happening more often in the Kingdom and even if it’s not being talked about, or recognised by parents, it is more important than ever that youth understand the risks involved with being sexually active and are able to avoid long-term consequences. Just last week Cambodia’s Ministry of Education warned that the country’s youth are the most at risk for HIV/AIDS and with more teenagers leaving home early and engaging in risky behaviour, there is an even greater need for action against unsafe sex.
“We do not have the right to stop a woman from exercising her rights in having sex,” said Pung Chhiv Kek, the director of LICADHO, explaining that despite the potentially severe repercussions to their health, reputation and relationships, there is no law stopping a young woman from having premarital sex.
Globalisation and a less conservative media have played a major part in altering the perspectives of Cambodian youth regarding sex, exposing them to western ideals that normalise premarital sex and inspiring discussions about what it means to be sexually active.
Em Karuna, marketing manager of the Korean-owned company GS E&C, said sex is a biological need in human beings, so it is hard to prevent people from seeking it out. “If teenagers understand the risk factors involved, such as HIV/AIDS, unplanned pregnancy or other sexually transmitted diseases, and learn the preventative methods to avoid these problems, it is not very risky for them to have sex,” he said.
“Biologically, it is difficult to prevent sex desire,” said Dr Ly Cheng Huy from the LCC Medical Center in an interview with Lift, explaining the futility of trying to ignore feelings that are a natural part of the human experience.
While Tong Soprach advises against premarital sex, the public health consultant advises people not to judge those who make a different choice. “We should not discriminate against people who have sex before marriage,” he said. “We should educate them about reproductive health.”
According to a report Tong Soprach compiled called “Young People Talking About Valentine’s Day in Phnom Penh in 2008”, sexually activity is, indeed, a reality for many Cambodian youth. Valentines Day has taken on particular significance in Cambodia over the past few years and it seems to encourage particularly sexualised behavior among the 16-24-year-old involved in this survey. The results of the study show that more than half of the participants in the study were willing to engage in sex on Valentine’s Day and a number of them lost their virginity during the holiday.
While such behaviour may horrify conservative Cambodians, it is a societal issue and not a legal one, according to Moeurn Sovann, 31, a lawyer and chief of Legal Aid of Cambodia, a Siem Riep-based legal rights NGO. “From the age of 15, individuals have full rights regarding their decisions about sex,” he said.
While the main opposition to premarital sex might be from the older generation of Cambodians, it is a controversial topic among youth as well. Hun Lina is a junior at the Institute of Technology and although she sees improvement in education around sexual activity, she still thinks it is unwise for youth to have sex. Although many young people are well aware of the risks associated with sex, some are still careless and are affected by the negative consequences of this behaviour, from STDs to unwanted pregnancy,” she told Lift, explaining that girls are particularly vulnerable to other outcomes including scorn from family and friends if they find out.
According to Tim Vora, executive director of Cambodia’s HIV/AIDS Coordinating Committee, Hun Lina’s concerns are called for. “The percentage of Cambodian youth using condoms is still low, so the spread of HIV/AIDS is pretty high,” he said, adding that trust between sexual partners is the main cause of carelessness. They assume that if their partner isn’t a sex worker they don’t have STDs, which isn’t necessarily true.
Premarital sex is sometimes blamed for decisions later in life such as entering into prostitution, depression or even suicide, but these claims are difficult to substantiate given the wide range of experiences that contribute to these life choices. However, it is not too much to say that premarital sex is potentially damaging to the psychological and material situation of young women in the Kingdom.
While the results of premarital sex are unpredictable, there are a handful of organisations established to help youth deal with problems that arise, or avoid them in the first place.
Chea Sundaneth said her centre had worked hard to advocate good reproductive health practices among youth through a series of films and TV shows as part of the “No is No” campaign.
Pung Chhiv Kek said LICADHO provides consultancy for those who face challenges related to sexual experiences. “We encourage them to stand up and live a better life,” she said, referring to women who have been negatively effected by sexual encounters or abuse. She added that if women need support or safety in their shelters, LICADHO has a partnership with NGOs to help provide vocational training and psychological treatment to give them a way to make money and find peace of mind.
“It is also important that parents educate their children about the consequences of premarital sex in everyday life,” Pung Chhiv Kek suggested. “Parents should not use violence, but advise the children calmly.” Although much of society still strictly prohibits sex among youth, which in turn prevents youth from openly discussing their sexual activity for fear of harsh punishment, some teenagers are having sex.
Teaching youth about safe sex, whether they are having it or not, is the only way to limit the danger and damage cause by sexual activity. Parents can yell and scream, but until they start teaching their children about how to deal with the decision to have sex, youth who go against their parent’s advice are much more likely to pay a price for their ignorance.
There’s no shortage of Khmer proverbs explaining the ideal woman, and the importance of being a virgin bride is no exception. “A fruit should not be ripe before it changes colour” is a warning to young women that they should wait to have sex until they have been wed, and although some traditional beliefs have lost their traction over time, you would be hard-pressed to find parents who didn’t still adhere to the sentiments expressed in this idiom.
Yet, it is a fact that prenuptial sex is happening more often in the Kingdom and even if it’s not being talked about, or recognised by parents, it is more important than ever that youth understand the risks involved with being sexually active and are able to avoid long-term consequences. Just last week Cambodia’s Ministry of Education warned that the country’s youth are the most at risk for HIV/AIDS and with more teenagers leaving home early and engaging in risky behaviour, there is an even greater need for action against unsafe sex.
“We do not have the right to stop a woman from exercising her rights in having sex,” said Pung Chhiv Kek, the director of LICADHO, explaining that despite the potentially severe repercussions to their health, reputation and relationships, there is no law stopping a young woman from having premarital sex.
Globalisation and a less conservative media have played a major part in altering the perspectives of Cambodian youth regarding sex, exposing them to western ideals that normalise premarital sex and inspiring discussions about what it means to be sexually active.
Em Karuna, marketing manager of the Korean-owned company GS E&C, said sex is a biological need in human beings, so it is hard to prevent people from seeking it out. “If teenagers understand the risk factors involved, such as HIV/AIDS, unplanned pregnancy or other sexually transmitted diseases, and learn the preventative methods to avoid these problems, it is not very risky for them to have sex,” he said.
“Biologically, it is difficult to prevent sex desire,” said Dr Ly Cheng Huy from the LCC Medical Center in an interview with Lift, explaining the futility of trying to ignore feelings that are a natural part of the human experience.
While Tong Soprach advises against premarital sex, the public health consultant advises people not to judge those who make a different choice. “We should not discriminate against people who have sex before marriage,” he said. “We should educate them about reproductive health.”
According to a report Tong Soprach compiled called “Young People Talking About Valentine’s Day in Phnom Penh in 2008”, sexually activity is, indeed, a reality for many Cambodian youth. Valentines Day has taken on particular significance in Cambodia over the past few years and it seems to encourage particularly sexualised behavior among the 16-24-year-old involved in this survey. The results of the study show that more than half of the participants in the study were willing to engage in sex on Valentine’s Day and a number of them lost their virginity during the holiday.
While such behaviour may horrify conservative Cambodians, it is a societal issue and not a legal one, according to Moeurn Sovann, 31, a lawyer and chief of Legal Aid of Cambodia, a Siem Riep-based legal rights NGO. “From the age of 15, individuals have full rights regarding their decisions about sex,” he said.
While the main opposition to premarital sex might be from the older generation of Cambodians, it is a controversial topic among youth as well. Hun Lina is a junior at the Institute of Technology and although she sees improvement in education around sexual activity, she still thinks it is unwise for youth to have sex. Although many young people are well aware of the risks associated with sex, some are still careless and are affected by the negative consequences of this behaviour, from STDs to unwanted pregnancy,” she told Lift, explaining that girls are particularly vulnerable to other outcomes including scorn from family and friends if they find out.
According to Tim Vora, executive director of Cambodia’s HIV/AIDS Coordinating Committee, Hun Lina’s concerns are called for. “The percentage of Cambodian youth using condoms is still low, so the spread of HIV/AIDS is pretty high,” he said, adding that trust between sexual partners is the main cause of carelessness. They assume that if their partner isn’t a sex worker they don’t have STDs, which isn’t necessarily true.
Premarital sex is sometimes blamed for decisions later in life such as entering into prostitution, depression or even suicide, but these claims are difficult to substantiate given the wide range of experiences that contribute to these life choices. However, it is not too much to say that premarital sex is potentially damaging to the psychological and material situation of young women in the Kingdom.
While the results of premarital sex are unpredictable, there are a handful of organisations established to help youth deal with problems that arise, or avoid them in the first place.
Chea Sundaneth said her centre had worked hard to advocate good reproductive health practices among youth through a series of films and TV shows as part of the “No is No” campaign.
Pung Chhiv Kek said LICADHO provides consultancy for those who face challenges related to sexual experiences. “We encourage them to stand up and live a better life,” she said, referring to women who have been negatively effected by sexual encounters or abuse. She added that if women need support or safety in their shelters, LICADHO has a partnership with NGOs to help provide vocational training and psychological treatment to give them a way to make money and find peace of mind.
“It is also important that parents educate their children about the consequences of premarital sex in everyday life,” Pung Chhiv Kek suggested. “Parents should not use violence, but advise the children calmly.” Although much of society still strictly prohibits sex among youth, which in turn prevents youth from openly discussing their sexual activity for fear of harsh punishment, some teenagers are having sex.
Teaching youth about safe sex, whether they are having it or not, is the only way to limit the danger and damage cause by sexual activity. Parents can yell and scream, but until they start teaching their children about how to deal with the decision to have sex, youth who go against their parent’s advice are much more likely to pay a price for their ignorance.
Dalai Lama receives Mother Teresa Memorial Award for Social Justice
gyalwarinpoche | November 18, 2010 | 4 likes, 0 dislikes
His Holiness the Dalai Lama receives the Mother Teresa Memorial Award for Social Justice from the Harmony Foundation in New Delhi, India, on November 18th, 2010. This video contains His Holiness's address along with a brief question and answer session. (www.dalailama.com)
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“น้องหยิน” สริตา ผ่องศรี นักเทควันโดสาวไทยสามารถคว้าเหรียญทองแรกให้กับทัพนักกีฬาไทยในการแข่งขันกีฬาเทควันโด เอเชี่ยนเกมส์ ครั้งที่ 16 “กวางโจวเกมส์” ประเทศจีน โดยชนะนักเทควันโดสาวเวียดนาม
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Facebook to launch new message platform
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) -- Facebook announced on Monday that it would launch a new messaging platform, providing an email address of "@facebook.com."
At a press conference in San Francisco, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg introduced the three features defining the new service which he called a "modern messaging product": seamless messaging, conversation history and a social inbox for "filtering exactly the messages you want to see."
The new system combines multiple forms of communication including SMS, IMs, email as well as chat messages from Facebook and other platforms. It also allows users to communicate in real- time through whatever medium or device is convenient for them, Facebook wrote in a blog post.
"This is not an email killer," said Zuckerberg at the press conference, as the service has been dubbed as "Gmail killer" by the press. "This is a messaging system that includes email as one part of it."
The young CEO called email "slow", saying that "we don't think modern messaging system will be email." He noted that the "next generation" messaging will be seamless, informal, immediate, personal, simple, minimal and short, but not email.
The social network will be rolling the new service out in the coming month, first via invitation. All Facebook users will eventually be offered the email addresses matching their usernames.
At a press conference in San Francisco, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg introduced the three features defining the new service which he called a "modern messaging product": seamless messaging, conversation history and a social inbox for "filtering exactly the messages you want to see."
The new system combines multiple forms of communication including SMS, IMs, email as well as chat messages from Facebook and other platforms. It also allows users to communicate in real- time through whatever medium or device is convenient for them, Facebook wrote in a blog post.
"This is not an email killer," said Zuckerberg at the press conference, as the service has been dubbed as "Gmail killer" by the press. "This is a messaging system that includes email as one part of it."
The young CEO called email "slow", saying that "we don't think modern messaging system will be email." He noted that the "next generation" messaging will be seamless, informal, immediate, personal, simple, minimal and short, but not email.
The social network will be rolling the new service out in the coming month, first via invitation. All Facebook users will eventually be offered the email addresses matching their usernames.
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Vietnam: End Crackdown on Lawyers, Rights Defenders
Release Legal Activist Cu Huy Ha Vu
November 10, 2010
"Cu Huy Ha Vu’s arrest is the Vietnamese government’s latest salvo in its campaign of repression against independent lawyers and activists who defend human rights and challenge official misconduct"
Phil Robertson, deputy Asia director at Human Rights Watch(HRW ).
http://preynokornews.blogspot.com/2010/11/vietnam-end-crackdown-on-lawyers-rights.html
November 10, 2010
"Cu Huy Ha Vu’s arrest is the Vietnamese government’s latest salvo in its campaign of repression against independent lawyers and activists who defend human rights and challenge official misconduct"
Phil Robertson, deputy Asia director at Human Rights Watch(HRW ).
http://preynokornews.blogspot.com/2010/11/vietnam-end-crackdown-on-lawyers-rights.html
Lao'Dress Conservatively, Donate Generously'
The cash-starved Lao government resorts to selling bracelets and pins to raise funds and instructs its citizens to behave for Vientiane’s birthday bash.
http://www.rfa.org/english/news/laos/anniversary-11112010150053.html
http://www.rfa.org/english/news/laos/anniversary-11112010150053.html
Myanmar PM to attend regional summits in Cambodia
YANGON, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar Prime Minister U Thein Sein will attend the 5th CLMV (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam) Summit and the 4th ACMECS ( Ayeyawaddy-Chaophraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy) Summit to be held in Cambodia's capital of Phnom Penh, an official announcement from Nay Pyi Taw said Friday without specifying the date of his attendance .
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2010-11/12/c_13603437.htm
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2010-11/12/c_13603437.htm
Buddhist temple closes in Indonesia due to volcanic ash
One of Indonesia's biggest Buddhist temples, Borobudur, closes temporarily to visitors due to thick volcanic ash....
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Thousands cross Thai border to flee Myanmar vote violence
AlJazeeraEnglish | November 11, 2010
About 20,000 people have fled Myanmar to seek refuge in neighbouring Thailand after clashes between government troops and ethnic Karen fighters along the border that were sparked by Sunday's controversial general elections.
The fighting in Myanmar came amid widespread suspicions that the country's first vote in 20 years would be rigged by it's military government, which some ethnic groups accuse of mistreatment.
Thai authorities have been providing aid and shelter to help ease what they have described as the "worst refugee crisis in years".
Al Jazeera's Marga Ortigas reports from the Thai border town of Mae Sot. (Nov 09, 2010)
About 20,000 people have fled Myanmar to seek refuge in neighbouring Thailand after clashes between government troops and ethnic Karen fighters along the border that were sparked by Sunday's controversial general elections.
The fighting in Myanmar came amid widespread suspicions that the country's first vote in 20 years would be rigged by it's military government, which some ethnic groups accuse of mistreatment.
Thai authorities have been providing aid and shelter to help ease what they have described as the "worst refugee crisis in years".
Al Jazeera's Marga Ortigas reports from the Thai border town of Mae Sot. (Nov 09, 2010)
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Cybercrime galore in Russia
AlJazeeraEnglish | November 10, 2010
What are often seen as childish pranks are in fact part of a dangerous growing trend especially among today's young talented techies.
Cybercrime is becoming more and more common in Russia, with a growing number of technology graduates are getting involved.
Moscow has long turned a blind eye to it but fears that it will deter foreign investors has pushed the Russian government to announce a crackdown.
Al Jazeera's Neave Barker reports on the dangerous trend from Moscow.
UK students protest over university fees
AlJazeeraEnglish | November 10, 2010
Tens of thousands of students are protesting against plans by the British government to raise university tuition fees, smashing windows and lighting fires in London, the capital.
Tens of thousands of students are protesting against plans by the British government to raise university tuition fees, smashing windows and lighting fires in London, the capital.
Wednesday's protest near the houses of parliament is the largest street demonstration in the country since the government announced tough austerity measures to curb public deficit.
Students attempted to force their way into the party headquarters of David Cameron, the prime minister, forcing the building to be evacuated.
A Look at Global Militarization
journeymanpictures | November 10, 2010
In 2009, the United States government spent some $650 billion on its military. This is more than the next 46 highest-spending countries combined. Much of this treasure ended up in the hands of profit-driven weapons manufacturers. In the following short film, Cultures of Resistance takes a brief look at the current state of what President Eisenhower famously called the "military industrial complex." With the U.S. waging two wars overseas at the same time that millions of people are out of work at home, those pushing to reel in government spending and balance the budget would be wise to look carefully at bloated and unchecked military spending.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FuetJWUNAU&feature=sub
In 2009, the United States government spent some $650 billion on its military. This is more than the next 46 highest-spending countries combined. Much of this treasure ended up in the hands of profit-driven weapons manufacturers. In the following short film, Cultures of Resistance takes a brief look at the current state of what President Eisenhower famously called the "military industrial complex." With the U.S. waging two wars overseas at the same time that millions of people are out of work at home, those pushing to reel in government spending and balance the budget would be wise to look carefully at bloated and unchecked military spending.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FuetJWUNAU&feature=sub
George W Bush promotes his presidential memoirs
People lined up since, waiting to get a glimpse of former President George W. Bush and an autographed copy of his new book "Decision Points."...
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China donates 10-mln-yuan in aid to flood-stricken Thailand
BANGKOK, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) -- Visiting Chinese top legislator Wu Bangguo announced here Wednesday that China will provide 10- million-yuan in cash aid to flood-hit Thailand. "China decided to offer Thailand a humanitarian emergency aid worth 10 million yuan and stood ready to provide other help,"Wu said in a meeting with Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva.
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/china/2010-11/11/c_13600898.htm
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/china/2010-11/11/c_13600898.htm
Cambodian-Thai PMs to have a face to face meeting at ACMECS Summit in Phnom Penh
Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen will hold talks with his Thai counterpart, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, on the sideline of The Ayeyawady - Chao Phraya - Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS) Summit to be held in Phnom Penh from 16th-17th November, which is summit of the leaders from Cambodia, Burma, Vietnam, Laos and Thailand.
Mr. Koy Kuong, spokesman for the Cambodian Foreign Ministry, said the two leaders will hold talks at the last day of the summit. He refused to elaborate on the topics of discussions between the two leaders, except to say that they will hold talks on a wide range of topics, including bilateral trades, tourism and investments between the two countries. He said he is not sure whether the border issues between the two countries will be raised during the closed-door meeting.
The ACMECS Summit will bring together the prime ministers of Vietnam, Thailand, Burma and Laos to Cambodia. Mr. Koy Kuong said during the summit, the Vietnamese Prime Minister, Nguyen Tan Dung, will sign a series of agreements, including banking, investment and trade agreements, with Prime Minister Hun sen.
By Khmerization Source: CEN
Mr. Koy Kuong, spokesman for the Cambodian Foreign Ministry, said the two leaders will hold talks at the last day of the summit. He refused to elaborate on the topics of discussions between the two leaders, except to say that they will hold talks on a wide range of topics, including bilateral trades, tourism and investments between the two countries. He said he is not sure whether the border issues between the two countries will be raised during the closed-door meeting.
The ACMECS Summit will bring together the prime ministers of Vietnam, Thailand, Burma and Laos to Cambodia. Mr. Koy Kuong said during the summit, the Vietnamese Prime Minister, Nguyen Tan Dung, will sign a series of agreements, including banking, investment and trade agreements, with Prime Minister Hun sen.
By Khmerization Source: CEN
Tight leash for monks
Buddhist monks will be allowed to watch boat races during the upcoming water festival – but only from a safe distance.
The Ministry of Cults and Religions says it has banned Buddhist monks from walking freely among the crowd during the three-day festival, which runs from November 20-22, in order to preserve proper Buddhist morality.
“We are not prohibiting the Buddhist monks from taking part during the festival if the monks will gather and sit in one place that is not too close to the crowd,” said Dork Narin, secretary of state at the ministry.
“In order to keep monks in [line with] good Buddhist concepts and to keep a neutral mind, we will not allow the monks to walk freely in the crowd because the monks could break the rules if they see a sexy lady or a couple kissing in the crowd.”
Monks are expected to remain celibate, refrain from touching or being alone with women and are forbidden to drink alcohol.
At least 20 Buddhist monks were disciplined at last year’s water festival for allegedly walking amongst the crowd and flirting with girls, said Ten Borana, personal assistant to the Kingdom’s chief Buddhist monk Non Nget
by http://www.phnompenhpost.com
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