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Seminar on the Right to Education

On 13th and 14th July 2016, CMU-SR and Cambodian Committee on Human Rights representatives visited Wat Svay High School, Angkor High School, and Samdach Ouv High School to conduct a short seminar on the Right to Education with the Grade 12 students.

Human Rights Number 26: The Right to Education

1. Everyone has the right to education. Education shall be free, at least in the elementary and fundamental stages. Elementary education shall be compulsory. Technical and professional education shall be made generally available and higher education shall be equally accessible to all on the basis of merit. 

2. Education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. It shall promote understanding, tolerance and friendship among all nations, racial or religious groups, and shall further the activities of the United Nations for the maintenance of peace.

3. Parents have a prior right to choose the kind of education that shall be given to their children.

Seen here are some of the pictures of this events.