Bunthea Keo
Ayase
Summary
Mr. Bunthea Keo is a seasoned Cambodian human rights lawyer with over 20 years of experience in international law, human rights advocacy, and consultancy. He has worked extensively on international legal frameworks, providing legal counsel for major institutions such as the United Nations, OHCHR, and Forum-Asia. Fluent in English, Khmer, and basic in Thai, Mandarin, and French, Mr. Bunthea has a solid track record in providing legal and policy advisory services. His expertise includes international law, legal research, compliance, and utilizing AI for human rights data analysis. He is well positioned to deliver strategic legal advice, particularly in areas involving international operations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant
Humanity Research Consultancy (HRC)
2023.03 - Current
- Provide comprehensive interviews and transcriptions of key informants and trafficking survivors
- Advise on international human rights standards, focusing on anti-trafficking efforts and policy reform
- Produce reports and recommendations that contribute to USAID Asia CTIP through Winrock International
Legal Specialist
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
2022.02 - 2023.02
- Conducted legal and policy assessments on the right to food, identifying gaps between national laws and international frameworks
- Contributed to a global project on nutrition standards and school meals to promote the right to food
Human Rights Officer/Team Leader
United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID)
2016.04 - 2020.10
- Led a multi-national team, overseeing human rights monitoring, protection of civilians, and legal reporting
- Conducted research on human rights indicators, contributing to UNAMID’s integrated work plan
Environmental Lawyer
Vishnu Law Group
2015.07 - 2016.04
- Conducted legal research on environmental law, providing recommendations for reforms on natural resource management
Human Rights Officer
OHCHR
2006.06 - 2009.07
- Conducted monitoring and reporting on human rights violations
- Led fact-finding missions and engaged with the Nepalese government on human rights and IHL concerns
Education
Visiting Scholar - Public Interest Law and Human Rights
Columbia Law School
01.2015
Master of Arts (M.A.) - International Law and Human Rights
University for Peace (UPEACE)
01.2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Public Law
Royal University of Law and Economics (RULE)
01.1999
Skills
- International Law & Compliance
- Legal Research & Policy Analysis
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Consultancy & Advisory
- Data Analysis with AI
Certification
- Graduate Diploma in Transitional Justice, ICTJ, South Africa, 01/01/04
- Advanced Course on Protection of Human Rights, Abo University, Finland, 01/01/10
- Summer Peace Building Training Course, Eastern Mennonite University (EMU), USA, 01/01/10
- Child Protection Training for Standby Partners, Red-R Australia & UNICEF, Australia, 01/01/11
- OHCHR Human Rights Case Database Training, UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Nepal, 01/01/08
- Human Rights Specialization Course, National School Administration (ENA), Paris, France, 01/01/06
- International Human Rights Academy Training, Cape Town, South Africa, 01/01/05
- Diplomacy Training Program, New South Wales University, Australia, 01/01/05
- International Civilian Peacekeeping and Peace-building Training Program, Vienna, Austria, 01/01/05
- Human Rights Specialization Course and Democratization, Paris, France, 01/01/06
- UNICEF Child Protection Framework, Melbourne, Australia, 01/01/11
- Human Rights Mechanism Training, Utrecht University & Ghent University, South Africa, 01/01/05
- Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation, Austrian Government Scholarship, Austria, 01/01/05
- Strategic Human Rights Advocacy Training, New South Wales University, Australia, 01/01/05
- Regional and Global Challenges of Reconciliation Conference, Germany, 01/01/05
Personal Information
Nationality: Cambodian (Khmer)
References
Available upon request.
Affiliations
- Bar Association of Kingdom of Cambodia
Additional Information
- Certifications & TrainingGraduate Diploma in Transitional Justice, ICTJ, South Africa, 2004
Advanced Protection of Human Rights, Abo University, Finland, 2010
UNICEF Child Protection Framework Training, Melbourne, Australia, 2011
- LanguagesFluent: English, Khmer
Basic Proficiency: Thai, Mandarin, French, Japanese
- Technical SkillsAI-Based Data Analysis: Leveraged for human rights data research and policy development
Legal Research Tools: Proficient in advanced legal databases and compliance software
- Professional AffiliationsConsultant: United Nations, OHCHR, Forum-Asia
- Online ProfilePilnet Profile
Languages
Khmer
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Consultant
Humanity Research Consultancy (HRC)
2023.03 - Current
Legal Specialist
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
2022.02 - 2023.02
Human Rights Officer/Team Leader
United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID)
2016.04 - 2020.10
Environmental Lawyer
Vishnu Law Group
2015.07 - 2016.04
Human Rights Officer
OHCHR
2006.06 - 2009.07
Visiting Scholar - Public Interest Law and Human Rights
Columbia Law School
Master of Arts (M.A.) - International Law and Human Rights
University for Peace (UPEACE)
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Public Law
Royal University of Law and Economics (RULE)
- Graduate Diploma in Transitional Justice, ICTJ, South Africa, 01/01/04
- Advanced Course on Protection of Human Rights, Abo University, Finland, 01/01/10
- Summer Peace Building Training Course, Eastern Mennonite University (EMU), USA, 01/01/10
- Child Protection Training for Standby Partners, Red-R Australia & UNICEF, Australia, 01/01/11
- OHCHR Human Rights Case Database Training, UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Nepal, 01/01/08
- Human Rights Specialization Course, National School Administration (ENA), Paris, France, 01/01/06
- International Human Rights Academy Training, Cape Town, South Africa, 01/01/05
- Diplomacy Training Program, New South Wales University, Australia, 01/01/05
- International Civilian Peacekeeping and Peace-building Training Program, Vienna, Austria, 01/01/05
- Human Rights Specialization Course and Democratization, Paris, France, 01/01/06
- UNICEF Child Protection Framework, Melbourne, Australia, 01/01/11
- Human Rights Mechanism Training, Utrecht University & Ghent University, South Africa, 01/01/05
- Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation, Austrian Government Scholarship, Austria, 01/01/05
- Strategic Human Rights Advocacy Training, New South Wales University, Australia, 01/01/05
- Regional and Global Challenges of Reconciliation Conference, Germany, 01/01/05
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