Mu Sochua

Overview

Mu Sochua born Phnom Penh, Cambodia May 15, 1954. Human rights activist. Founded Cambodia's first women’s organization Khemara, 1991. Led thousands of nuns and monks in march for peace and non-violence during 1993 election. As Minister of Women’s Affairs, helped pass Prevention of Domestic Violence law, and negotiated agreements with neighboring lands to stop traffic in women, 1998-2004; resigned in protest against corruption. Nobel Peace Prize nominee, 2005. Awarded Eleanor Roosevelt Prize for leadership in human rights, 2009.

Quotations

“My approach to peace has always been through building voices and forces with various groups, either at local, national, regional or international level. I strongly believe in a life free from fear and violence.” (sochua.wordpress.com/bio; photo vitalvoices.org)