Social development
Press summary : Update on human rights situation and law enforcement in Cambodia
On 29 March 2023, the Cambodian Human Rights Committee has posted a press summary regarding the update on human rights situation and law enforcement in Cambodia on their website. The purpose of the press summary is to provide information and clarification to the general public on ...
Cambodian Human Rights Committee
Data Literacy Training: training opportunity for local journalists working on social accountability
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) is pleased to announce a four-day Data Literacy Training on Social Accountability from 27-28 April and 11-12 May 2023. This training is supported by USAID Cambodia through FHI 360.Interested candidates may register at: https://bit.ly/3FTx3AwDeadline of application: 10 April 2023 ...
Open Development Cambodia
Press statement: “The report exposes a double standard in the US practice,” stated the Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson
On 23 March 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has posted a press statement of the foreign Ministry’s spokesperson on the report exposes a double standard in the US practice on their official website. According to the press statement, the Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction petition in support of the Phnom Penh Municipal Court on the verdict of Kem Sokha
On 03 March 2022, the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction has posted a petition in support of the Phnom Penh Municipal Court on the verdict of Kem Sokha on their official social media site. According to the petition, all the civil servants under ...
Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction
Ministry of Post and Telecommunication petition in support of the Phnom Penh Municipal Court on the verdict of Kem Sokha
On 03 March 2022, the Ministry of Post and Telecommunication has posted a petition in support of the Phnom Penh Municipal Court on the verdict of Kem Sokha on their official social media site.According to the petition, all the civil servants under the Ministry express ...
Ministry of Post and Telecommunication
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation petition in support of the Phnom Penh Municipal Court on the verdict of Kem Sokha
On 03 March 2022, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has posted a petition in support of the Phnom Penh Municipal Court on the verdict of Kem Sokha on their official social media site. According to the petition, all the civil servants under the ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training's petition in support of the Phnom Penh Municipal Court on the verdict of Kem Sokha
On 03 March 2022, the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has posted a petition in support of the Phnom Penh Municipal Court on the verdict of Kem Sokha on their official social media site. According to the petition, all the civil servants and all teachers, ...
Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training
Press release of the spokesperson of the Phnom Penh Municipal Court on the Kem Sokha verdict
On 3 March 2023, the Phnom Penh Municipal Court spokesman released a public press release announcing the verdict in the criminal case of Mr. Kem Sokha, who is accused of conspiring with foreigners and will be punished per Articles 439 and 443 of the Criminal ...
Phnom Penh Municipal Court
"Crime is a crime, and it cannot be justified for other aspirations" States the Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson
On 3 March 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has posted a press statement stating by the Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson, “Crime is a crime, and it cannot be justified for other aspirations” on their official website. In the press statement, the Foreign Ministry’s ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Statement from U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh on the Kem Sokha verdict
On 3 March 2023, the U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh issued a statement on the Kem Sokha verdict. The United States is deeply troubled by the conviction of respected Cambodian political leader Kem Sokha. The multi-year process to silence Kem Sokha, based on a fabricated conspiracy, is ...
U.S. Embassy in Cambodia
Press release: Celebration of the 112th anniversary of international women’s day
On 1 March 2023, a group of 14 civil society organizations (CSOs), including unions, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and associations working for promoting women’s rights and gender equality in Cambodia, issued a press release to inform the general public and national and international journalists that they ...
Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC)
Japan provides grant assistance for raising awareness of environment issues, promoting remedial study and developing quality university for physical education through ICT
On 27 February 2023, the Embassy of Japan in the Kingdom of Cambodia issued a press release on the Grant Assistance for Japanese NGO projects. The Government of Japan will provide US$843,946 in total for three recipient organizations to carry out the following projects:Nature Center ...
Embassy of Japan in the Kingdom of Cambodia
Press release on the promotion and protection of women's rights
On 15 February 2023, the Ministry of Women’s Affairs issued a press release on the promotion and protection of women’s rights.The Ministry of Women’s Affairs would like to express its regret and absolutely do not support for all activities that are violent, immoral, and detrimental ...
Ministry of Women's Affairs
Open letter on CSOs call for related ministries to take action against Mr. Pheng Vannak's recent misogynistic statements
On 14 February 2023, ActionAid Cambodia issued an open letter on CSOs call for related ministries to take action against Mr. Pheng Vannak’s recent misogynistic statements.CSOs call for related ministries to take action against Mr. Pheng Vannak’s recent misogynistic statements; such statements insulted and harassed ...
ActionAid Cambodia
Press statement: “Free and independent press is not a license to break the law with impunity” States the Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson
On 14 February 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has issued a press statement related to the revoked license of a foreign-funded media outlet in Cambodia. According to the press statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson is utterly dismayed at and dismissed ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Joint statement: Media and civil society groups deeply disturbed by government’s decision to revoke VOD’s media license and the sexual harassment of a female reporter
On 13 February 2023, 93 Media and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) released a joint statement to express their deeply disturbed by Prime Minister Hun Sen’s order to revoke the license of Voice of Democracy (VOD), and also condemn the recent sexual harassment and intimidation of ...
Cambodian Journalists Alliance Association (CamboJA)
ANFREL condemns the shutdown of Voice of Democracy (VOD) in Cambodia
On 13 February 2023, Asian Network for Free Elections issued a statement condemning the shutdown of Voice of Democracy (VOD) in Cambodia.The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) condemns the shutdown of the Voice of Democracy (VOD) in Cambodia today, a blatant attack on media ...
Asian Network for Free Elections
Statement by U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh on Voice of Democracy
On 13 February 2023, U.S. Embassy in Cambodia issues a statement on Voice of Democracy.The U.S Embassy in Cambodia are deeply troubled by the abrupt decision to revoke Voice of Democracy’s (VOD) media license. A free and independent press plays a critical role in a ...
U.S. Embassy in Cambodia
VOD notice of apology
On 12 February 2023, VOD issued a notice on the letter of apology to the head of the Royal Government.VOD will submit a letter to the head of the Royal Government through the Cabinet after a reaction from Mr. HUN Manet, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the ...
VOD
Statement of the Foreign Ministry's Spokesperson: “An award is not the lawful means of defense in the courts of any country,”
On 02 February 2023, the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia issued a statement in response to the recent announcement by the U.S. Department of State to award the human rights defender award to a law-breaking ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Notification on the provision of a temporary Bac II certificate, exam session: 05 December 2022
On 02 February 2023, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) and the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) issued a notification on the provision of a temporary Bac II certificate for the exam session on 05 December 2022 with the QR Code standard ...
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) and Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC)
Press release on the meeting between the Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, Propaganda and Information Committee of the National Assembly and the Ministry of Information
On 25 January 2023, at the National Assembly building, the National Assembly Committee on Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, Propaganda and Information with the Ministry of Information and colleagues organized a discussion meeting to understand “Media Affairs in Cambodia” in order to enhance the efficiency and ...
National Assembly of the Kingdom of Cambodia
Statement on indigenous women's issues and challenges on law enforcements and law amendments on forestry and protected areas
On 25 January 2023, the Cambodian Indigenous People Alliance (CIPA) issued a statement on indigenous women’s issues and challenges on law enforcements and law amendments on forestry and protected areas.Indigenous communities, associations, and organizations consisting of a total of 48 individuals, and 36 women organized ...
Cambodian Indigenous People Alliance
Joint statement on access to information law to promote public services and sustainable development
On 12 January 2023, CamboJA issued a joint statement on access to information law to promote public services and sustainable development.Civil society organizations call on the Royal Government and the National Assembly to adopt the Right to Information Law as soon as possible in line ...
CamboJA