42 In defense of land rights: A monitoring report on land conflicts in six Asian countries To Business and the Private Sector: n Adhere to the highest standards of environmental and social safeguards; strictly apply the UNGP BHR standards and implement government regulations at all stages of investments. Ensure that subcontractors act with due diligence in order to avoid any adverse impacts on communities and the environment. n Publicly share and disclose master plans, environmental and social impact assessments (EIAs, SIAs) and other relevant documents relating to concessions. n Ensure regular communication with affected communities on the progress of the project. If and when any harm is caused by company operations, implement compensation and redress measures. Review compensation provided to all affected families to ensure proper compliance with national and international standards on adequate and fair compensation. To Civil Society Organizations: n Organize and empower local communities, particularly landless and n n n ANGOC n n small producers, and assist them in strengthening their organizations. Provide community organizations with basic legal education. Train local paralegals and conflict mediators. Improve reporting and response mechanisms to land conflicts. Monitor business interests that affect land rights. Share information and evidencebased analysis with the public through media. Promote non-violent action. Mobilize and provide humanitarian assistance to victims of land conflict, especially for those who are poor and marginalized. Provide support for land rights defenders. Build public solidarity and support especially in cases of large-scale land grabbing and evictions due to land acquisitions. Strengthen and sustain non-violent actions by communities to hold rights violators accountable for their actions. Establish independent people’s commissions to investigate land conflicts, including the conduct of businesses and the role of the State, to seek the truth, protect local community rights and to find lasting solutions that engage local communities and the government. Support the establishment of an independent National Human Rights Institution in Cambodia. Lobby governments to protect political space for CSOs and communities. Strengthen efforts to protect freedom of expression and