Samrach Phally

Samrach is a legal assistant who works for CLEC, which exists under the Land and Natural Resources Unit. CLEC focuses on defending high profile land cases involving urban, rural and Indigenous forced evictions. Through his role, Samrach works closely with communities to strengthen their knowledge about their legal rights, and is also involved in media strategy and lobbying government authorities. Samrach hopes the training program will increase his awareness and understanding of Indigenous issues in the Asia-Pacific area, as well as international and regional human rights standards for the protection of Indigenous Peoples. He also hopes the program will equip him with greater advocacy and lobbying skills.