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PHNOM PENH, 21 February 2024 – The United Nations Human Rights Office in Cambodia (OHCHR) announces the initiation of a new project cycle for the country programme 2024–2026, co-funded by the European Union. This initiative aims to bolster the promotion and protection of civic space, empower civil society stakeholders by deepening their understanding of international human rights laws, ensure inclusive participation in policy-making and legislative processes, and facilitate enhanced engagement with authorities. 

PHNOM PENH (2 November 2023) – The United Nations Human Rights and UNESCO jointly convened a multi-stakeholder consultation on the implementation of International Human Rights Standards on Press Freedom to commemorate the "International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists".

PHNOM PENH (19 October 2023) – The United Nations Human Rights Office in Cambodia concluded a two-day pilot training course for judges and prosecutors on October 18 and 19, 2023, titled "Addressing Gender Bias in the Judiciary", in collaboration with the Royal Academy for Justice of Cambodia. 

Phnom Penh, 10 January 2024 – The CAPFISH-Capture: Post-harvest Fisheries Development project has introduced a simplified solar drying guidebook, transforming the fish and shrimp drying process in Cambodia.

PHNOM PENH: On Friday, 22 December 2023, the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) celebrated the International Migrants Day (IMD) 2023 under the theme “Enhancing Regular Pathways for Migration through Governance, Skills Development and Certification for Cambodian Migrant Workers”. IMD 2023 was organized to honor the dedication and contribution of migrant workers to socio-economic development and poverty reduction, to commemorate and advocate for their rights and well-being and to bring attention of policymakers and stakeholders to the challenges migrant workers face and initiate responses to those challenges. 

Phnom Penh, 19 December 2023 – In collaboration with the Ministry of Information, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) and the Ministry of Environment (MoE), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has successfully implemented an environmental project called Low-carbon Development for Productivity and Climate Change Mitigation through the Transfer of Environmentally Sound Technology Methodology (TEST), aiming to address pollution issues and promote sustainable Industry in the country.