This morning in Ochum district, Ratanakiri province, over 250 human rights activists, led by monks, launched this year’s nationwide peace march for International Human Rights Day (IHRD) 2014.

Activists and monks gathered in Ochum district at around 7am and are making their way to the provincial capital, Banlung. The march comes after a night of traditional dancing was performed by indigenous communities who also shared stories about land disputes, and other human rights issues, affecting their families.

Currently marchers are resting at Yeak Loum Lake where Venerable Loun Sovath is addressing the crowd as part of a public forum on IHRD.

Local NGOs and residents in Ratanakiri have said it's the biggest march to have taken place in the province in recent memory.

Additionally, IHRD organisers and monks left LICADHO’s office in Phnom Penh this morning to join communities across Cambodia, as peace marches along all six national roads will commence tomorrow morning.