Loung began her activism work in 1993 as a Community Educator for a domestic shelter in Maine, and has since been involved in various campaigns, including those against violence towards women, the use of child soldiers, and landmine eradication worldwide. She has made over 40 trips back to Cambodia, dedicating herself to helping her native land recover from the traumas of war. Loung has given keynote addresses at numerous forums in the US and internationally, including at Stanford University, Dartmouth College, Philips Academy, and Women in the World Summit, among others, and has been featured in various media outlets and documentaries. In 2013, she expanded her activism reach to include screenplay writing and contributed to Girl Rising, a groundbreaking film directed by Academy Award nominee Richard Robbins.Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets and documentaries, including The New York Times, CNN, USA Today, NHK, ARTE, PEOPLE MAGAZINE, and Fresh Air with Terry Gross. (printable full bio)
“ Ung’s memoir should serve as a reminder that some history is best not left just to historians, but to those left standing when the terror ends.” ~ Booklist
POSTS & NEWS
I am excited to speak at Omega Institute’s Women Power conference this year on OCTOBER 6 – 8, 2023! This event presents an incredible opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and gain insights from amazing speakers, including Omega co-founder Elizabeth Lesser and director Carla Goldstein and others.
In 2017, I had the honor of being the keynote speaker at Rosie’s Place. It is a community center that offers various services to 12,000 women a year. Rosie’s Place https://www.rosiesplace.org
Smithsonian Museum of Asian Art. Revealing Krishna: Journey to Cambodia’s Sacred Mountain.
New York Times Op-Ed by Loung Ung: A Birthday Wrapped in Cambodian History
FTKMF Movie turns five this month. Has it already been five years when Netflix released the film on September 15, 2017? Yes, time flies. Thankfully, good friends, family, and intentions remain. My deepest gratitude to all the people-over 20,000 souls-who helped turn FTKMF from a dream into reality. Thank you. AWKOON. Peace to you all. Read More
USA Today Op-Ed by Loung Ung: As Asian Americans, we all have our own experiences with racism, sexism, fetishism and xenophobia. But the Atlanta-area attacks feel different.