It’s always going to be strange returning to an old place of work, more so returning after a 5 year break to the same office with the same chaos of shelved paper folders some of which spookily have my handwriting scrawled on the sides (probably untouched since I left). The same receptionist, cleaner, porter, administrator and catering staff. Uncanny familiarity, glimmers of recognition..same,...
Bransdale Mill
Following
the winding road from Thirsk past the spectacular ruins of Riveaulx Abbey the
scenery gives a flavour of fairytale England with flower ringed stone cottages,
quaint hilltop churches, Postman Pat and Lord of the Manor. For a few weeks this summer I have found myself as a part time
mini-bus driver, roaming the North...
Defending Genocide with Dr Dre
I visit
the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) which are held in a white ex-army base near Phnom Penh airport.
The viewing gallery is nearly full, as we
dash in late the hundreds of Khmers in the audience turn to gaze at the barangs
filing in; adding to their bemusement of the whole show. A public programme
connected...
Cambodia Pride: Inspirational Family Stories
Many countries have a Pride Day, some a
Pride Week, Cambodia has a neverending Pride Festival…10 day of fun, but a
little tiring…art, films, drag shows, parties, quizzes, a tuk-tuk race. I spent
much of the festival dashing about distributing the CCHR Rainbow Krama (scarf)
but the highlight for me was attending the Family Acceptance...
Fighting for Gay Rights Across South East Asia
I joined a new project team at the Cambodian Center for
Human Rights (CCHR) at an exciting time. The SexualOrientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) Project works to help the lesbian,
gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community in Cambodia, particularly those
living in rural areas who are misunderstood and mistreated. Part of...
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