Social development
Civil society
NGOs struggle to support trafficking survivors after months of funding shortfalls
Sreyheng*, 26, now lives with her mother and stepfather in rural Kratie province, raising an infant daughter from a marriage she never chose. ...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/ngos-struggle-to-support-trafficking-survivors-after-months-of-funding-shortfalls/
Civil society groups seek embassy support for border peace, investigations and aid
More than 100 civil society groups on Wednesday petitioned embassies in Phnom Penh whose countries signed the 1991 Paris Peace Agreements, urging coordinated action to uphold a border ceasefire with Thailand and investigate rights abuses from last month’s deadly clashes. ...
Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/civil-society-groups-seek-embassy-support-for-border-peace-investigations-and-aid/
CSOs petition Paris Peace Agreement signatories over violation of sovereignty
Cambodian civil society organisations (CSOs) have submitted petitions to the signatory nations of the 1991 Paris Peace Agreements, calling for urgent action to protect Cambodia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and peace. ...
Months after US aid cuts, Cambodia’s free press still scrambles to survive
After the Trump administration this year axed most U.S. foreign aid and public broadcasters serving parts of the world with scant press freedom, the fallout laid bare the shaky crutch propping up independent media in underserved regions. ...
Sovann Sreypich
https://cambojanews.com/months-after-us-aid-cuts-cambodias-free-press-still-scrambles-to-survive/
Authorities urged to target masterminds after 352 Vietnamese deported for online scams
Cambodia has deported 352 Vietnamese nationals, including 110 women, for illegally residing and working in online scams, with a labour rights observer urging systematic investigations to target masterminds and complicit property owners. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/authorities-urged-to-target-masterminds-after-352-vietnamese-deported-for-online-scams
Journalist harassment in Cambodia rises sharply in 2024, legal threat dominate
Cambodia witnessed a sharp rise in cases of harassment against journalists in 2024, according to the latest report by the Cambodian Journalists Alliance Association (CamboJA), with a notable 28 percent increase in total incidents compared to the previous year. ...
Thang Sinorn
https://kiripost.com/stories/journalist-harassment-in-cambodia-rises-sharply-in-2024-legal-threat-dominate
Business and Human Rights Law Group report: Cambodia must act fast to offset US Aid cuts
A new analysis by the Business and Human Rights Law Group (BHRLG) warns that the suspension of US aid to Cambodia threatens critical sectors like health, education, and mine clearance, putting thousands of lives at risk. ...
Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/business-and-human-rights-law-group-report-cambodia-must-act-fast-to-offset-us-aid-cuts/
Trump administration’s foreign aid halt is worrying, Cambodian NGOs say, as programs left in limbo
The Trump administration’s 90-day suspension of foreign assistance funding has brought critical development programs in Cambodia to a standstill, sparking concern among NGOs and civil society organizations. ...
Seoung Nimol and Tang Porgech
https://cambojanews.com/trump-administrations-foreign-aid-halt-is-worrying-cambodian-ngos-say-as-programs-left-in-limbo/
Ministry orders action against NGOs linked to extremist groups
Interior Minister Sar Sokha announced on Wednesday that provincial administrations will take immediate action against any associations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that collaborate with extremist groups seeking to overthrow the government. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501607480/ministry-orders-action-against-ngos-linked-to-extremist-groups/
ICT Camp 2024 empowers participants to tackle digital challenges
Cambodia ICT Camp 2024 gathers 300 participants to explore digital literacy, security, AI and data journalism through workshops, expert-led sessions and mentorship, fostering innovation, collaboration and practical solutions for Cambodia’s digital transformation. ...
Seng Mengheng
https://kiripost.com/stories/ict-camp-2024-empowers-participants-to-tackle-digital-challenges
CENTRAL to be audited on July 15, National Audit Authority collects bank information
The National Audit Authority (NAA) will conduct an audit of the Center for Alliance of Labor Human Rights (CENTRAL) on July 15 following a request from the Interior Ministry on June 28. ...
Ly Rosslan
https://cambojanews.com/central-to-be-audited-on-july-15-national-audit-authority-collects-bank-information/
Khmer Thavrak registers with Interior Ministry, plans new approach to resolve issues
Khmer Thavrak run by a group of youths has been at the forefront of raising human rights concerns in Cambodia. ...
Sovann Sreypich
https://cambojanews.com/khmer-thavrak-registers-with-interior-ministry-plans-new-approach-to-resolve-issues/
Restore civic, political space and release Kem Sokha, UN member states urge Cambodia
Some United Nations member states called on the Cambodian government to restore civic and political space and the right to freedom of expression, with Cambodian officials responding that civilians are allowed to exercise their right to “public opinion with no limitations”. ...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/restore-civic-political-space-and-release-kem-sokha-un-member-states-urge-cambodia/
“There’s A Lot of Data, but Limited Access”- NGOs Call For Improved Access And Quality Data Sharing
Non-state actors have raised concerns about the limited sharing of public data by the government due to a lack of trust, as well as zero quality or standard of data. ...
Khuon Narim and Ly Rosslan
https://cambojanews.com/theres-a-lot-of-data-but-limited-access-ngos-call-for-improved-access-and-quality-data-sharing/
CSOs continue to press authorities to allow banned STT photo exhibition to resume
Some 62 civil society organizations (CSOs) including Licadho, Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR), and local communities have urged the authorities to allow Sahmakum Teang Tnaut’s (STT) photo exhibition to resume after it was shut down two weeks ago. ...
Phon Sothyroth
https://cambojanews.com/csos-continue-to-press-authorities-to-allow-banned-stt-photo-exhibition-to-resume/
Ministry of Social Affairs signs agreement with 30 associations and NGOs on 3-Year development project
At least 30 associations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have signed an agreement with the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation to launch a three-year social assistance project in Cambodia worth more than $18.5 million. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501441308/ministry-of-social-affairs-signs-agreement-with-30-associations-and-ngos-on-3-year-development-project/
King, Queen Mother grant audience to Oknha Association delegation
King Norodom Sihamoni and Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk granted an audience for a group of nearly 200 tycoons led by Ly Yong Phat, president of the Cambodian Oknha Association on Saturday. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501426627/king-queen-mother-grant-audience-to-oknha-association-delegation/
Sar Sokha calls on NCAT to intensify anti-torture efforts
Minister of Interior Sar Sokha has urged the National Committee Against Torture (NCAT) to intensify their educational outreach and to expand collaboration with relevant authorities and organisations to bolster the respect for human rights and to tackle torture, cruelty and the degradation of societal ethics. ...
Samban Chandara
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/sar-sokha-calls-ncat-intensify-anti-torture-efforts
Australia finance NGOs, 49 major community projects
Australia has pledged A$7.9 million ($5 million) to support 26 Australian NGOs in collaboration with Cambodian counterparts, aiming to initiate 49 community projects across all provinces. Australian deputy ambassador Andreas Zurbrugg announced the commitment during the “Australia-Cambodia NGO Consultation 2023”, which saw participation from over 70 ...
Ry Sochan
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/australia-finance-ngos-49-major-community-projects
Coalition prepare social protection guidelines
The Coalition of Cambodian Farmer Communities (CCFC) are compiling the book “Fundamentals of Social Protection in the Agro-Food Sector” as a guide for those working in food production. ...
Kim Yutharo
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/coalition-prepare-social-protection-guidelines
‘Lack of acceptance reduces women’s political success’
Women’s groups in civil society have found that a lack of acceptance from political parties and other challenges has reduced women’s success in politics despite greater involvement. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/1340000/lack-of-acceptance-reduces-womens-political-success/
PM recommends reconstruction of Coalition of Cambodian Farmer Community
Prime Minister Hun Sen has called on the Coalition of Cambodian Farmer Community (CCFC) to resume and drop three charges against employees of the institution after the Ministry of Interior temporarily suspended operations earlier this month. ...
Khuon Narim
https://khmer.cambojanews.com/pm-hun-sen-calls-for-reinstatement-of-ccfc/
PM warns NGOS to submit financial reports or face closure
Prime Minister Hun Sen has warned that non-governmental organisations which fail to submit their financial statements, as required by law, would face being shut down. ...
Kim Yutharo
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-warns-ngos-submit-financial-reports-or-face-closure
NGOs and associations need to submit financial statements to Royal Government
All Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and associations need to summit their financial statements to the Royal Government routinely, if not they will be responsible before the law, said Prime Minister Hun Sen Saturday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501301655/ngos-and-associations-need-to-submit-financial-statements-to-royal-government/