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Cambodia: Landmines, Disability, and Social Stigma

By meloukhia on 9 February, 2010

It’s hard to get firm numbers on the percentage of Cambodia’s population which is living with disabilities. Part of the problem stems from the stigma which surrounds disability in Cambodia; people with disabilities are regarded with fear and mistrust. A simple action like trying to sell goods to stay alive becomes a challenge when other [...]

Posted in policy, poverty, social attitudes | Tagged amputees, cambodia, development, landmines, war injuries | 2 Responses

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