Victim's Participation- Next Steps

After our visit today to the ECCC, we left with a new sense of optimism as well as a clearer understanding of the direction we should be taking in order to continue to assist the Cambodian diaspora community in the U.S.

At times, assisting their needs and the responsibility we feel to ensure that their voices are heard has been a very daunting task. However, after meeting today with people from the office of the Defense, the Prosecutors office and the Victim’s Unit, we feel that their stories are in the hands of people that are both capable and motivated to ensure that justice is done.

As representatives of the largest submission of expat Cambodians living outside of Cambodia, we serve as both their liaisons to the ECCC, and as representatives who can interpret the undertaking and decisions of the court itself. Our avenue of communication to the victims is essential. To the courageous Cambodians who submitted their stories to the court in order to participate in this very unique process of international justice, we hope to continue to assist you as we gain a better understanding of the court itself as well as the needs of your community.

We can serve as conduits of information to the Cambodian community in the U.S. and ensure they receive accurate and truthful information regarding their role in the ECCC as well as ensure that they receive civil representation in the court and remain active throughout the process.