Mu Sochua is a prominent Cambodian politician and human rights advocate. She served as a Member of Parliament for Battambang (1998-2003, 2013-2017) and as Minister of Women and Veterans' Affairs (1998-2004). She held key positions in major opposition parties, including Vice President of the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) before its dissolution. Currently, she faces a five-year ban from politics, along with other senior opposition figures, following a 2017 court ruling. Her career reflects a long-standing commitment to political reform and human rights in Cambodia.
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May 1954: Mu Sochua's Birth
In May 1954, Mu Sochua was born. She later became a Cambodian politician and rights activist.
1972: Relocation to Paris
In 1972, Mu Sochua's parents sent her to Paris for further studies, marking a significant step in her early education.
1975: Khmer Rouge Takeover and Parents' Disappearance
In 1975, the Khmer Rouge took control of Cambodia, and Mu Sochua's parents vanished, leading to her 18-year exile.
1979: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
In 1979, Mu Sochua earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from San Francisco State University.
1981: Master of Social Work
In 1981, Mu Sochua obtained a Master of Social Work from the University of California, Berkeley.
1984: Marriage to Scott Leiper
In 1984, Mu Sochua married Scott Leiper, an American. She later became a mother of three daughters.
1989: Return to Cambodia
In 1989, Mu Sochua returned to Cambodia after 18 years in exile, becoming an advocate for human rights.
1995: Joined Politics
In 1995, Mu Sochua joined politics as a women's rights activist, inspired by then U.S. First Lady Hillary Clinton.
1998: National Assembly Seat and Ministerial Role
In 1998, Mu Sochua won a national assembly seat representing Battambang and was appointed Minister of Women's and Veterans' Affairs.
2002: Mobilized women candidates
In 2002, Mu Sochua mobilized 12,000 women candidates to run for commune elections, resulting in over 900 women winning. She also helped create and pass the Prevention of Domestic Violence Bill, which imposes severe penalties on marital rape and abuse of minors.
July 2004: Resignation and Party Transfer
In July 2004, Mu Sochua resigned as a Minister, citing corruption, and joined the Sam Rainsy party as deputy head of the steering committee.
2005: Leadership Award from Vital Voices Foundation
In 2005, Mu Sochua received the Leadership Award from the Vital Voices Foundation in Washington, DC.
2005: Nobel Peace Prize Nomination and Vital Voices Award
In 2005, Mu Sochua was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize and received the Vital Voices Human Rights Global Leadership Award for her work against sex trafficking.
2006: Elise and Walter A. Haas International Award and Honorary PhD
In 2006, Mu Sochua was awarded the Elise and Walter A. Haas International Award from UC Berkeley and an Honorary PhD in Law from the University of Guelph, Canada.
April 2009: Defamation Complaint Against Hun Sen
In April 2009, Mu Sochua announced she would file a defamation complaint against Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, seeking a public apology and nominal compensation.
2009: Eleanor Roosevelt Award
In 2009, Mu Sochua was awarded the Eleanor Roosevelt Award from The George Washington University for leadership in human rights.
2010: People's Choice Honoree by Global Exchange
In 2010, Mu Sochua was named the 2010 People's Choice Honoree by Global Exchange for their Human Rights Heroes Award.
2015: Alumna of the Year
In 2015, Mu Sochua was honored by her alma mater, San Francisco State University, as the Alumna of the Year.
2016: Death of Scott Leiper
In 2016, Scott Leiper, Mu Sochua's husband, passed away.
October 2017: Fled the Country
In October 2017, Mu Sochua fled the country after receiving a tip-off that she would be arrested.
November 2017: Five-Year Ban from Politics
In November 2017, Mu Sochua, along with 118 senior opposition figures, faced a five-year ban from politics following a court ruling.
November 2019: Detained by Malaysian Immigration
In November 2019, Mu Sochua was detained by Malaysian immigration authorities shortly before a planned return to Cambodia.
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