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From January to August 2026, the Highlanders Association (HA) advanced the rights, self-governance, cultural preservation, and sustainable development of Indigenous communities in Ratanakiri Province.
Key Accomplishments & Milestones:
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High Participation & Inclusion: Recorded 4,089 instances of community participation, with women making up approximately 65.5% of participants.
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Environmental & Resource Management: Conducted routine community forest patrols, scaled up community seed bank initiatives, and strengthened climate-resilient agroecology efforts.
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Infrastructure & Community Support: Completed and handed over a rural water supply project in Trak village.
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Gender Equality & Rights: Operationalized 16 primary Gender-Based Violence (GBV) support spaces at the commune level and provided legal support for Indigenous Communal Land Titling (ICLT).
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Strategic Partnerships & Advocacy: Consolidated alliances with Indigenous Peoples’ Organizations (IPOs), government ministries, civil society, and development partners to engage in policy dialogues across local, national, and international levels.
Read the full report: HA Board Narrative Report – Jan-August 2026-Terminology
Banlung city, Ratanakiri province
info@khmerleu.org
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