26th October 2011 – Phnom Penh
Cambodian Voters’ Voice was proud to introduce their new website to country’s press at an event held at the Imperial Garden Hotel Phnom Penh this week. In attendance were representatives from the Sam Rainsy Party, the Human Rights Party and the National Election Committee as well as local and national media. During the conference COMFREL executive director Mr Koul Panha and monitoring co-coordinator Mr Sok Pitour demonstrated the new features users will be able to access on the new Cambodian Voters’ Voice website.
Mr Koul Panha and Mr Sok Pitour at the launch
One key feature of the website is the ability to allow users to report on incidents of crime and corruption anonymously, hopefully building up a database of information about crimes occurring nationwide. Visitors to the site will also be able to access reports on previous elections as well as information on political parties, how to register and upcoming elections.
Map displays locations or reported crimes
In addition to the website Mr Koul Panha also demonstrated Cambodian Voters’ Voice’s new voicemail service which allows members of the general public to leave messages anonymously. The service will hopefully allow those who are concerned about discussing political issues publically to have their opinions heard.
Mr Koul Panha talks to the national press about the websites new features
These are just two initiatives Cambodian Voters’ Voice are undertaking as part of a wider campaign to allow greater freedom of expression through social media. The long term aim is to provide platforms through which people can speak honestly and confidently about Cambodian politics.
The flowing are links to the new website:
English: Cambodian Voters' Voice
Khmer: Cambodian Voters' Voice
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