Children’s interests will be protected in Cambodia

THE relevant ministries in Cambodia have confirmed their commitment to act upon recommendations by the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child, said a joint statement.

The statement was issued a day after a roundtable discussion event, with more than 200 participants from government bodies, development partners, non-governmental organisations and private entities.Nim Thot, permanent secretary of state of the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation, said the ministry commits to strengthening the child protection system nationwide, including through finalising and implementing the child protection law and carrying out social service workforce strategies, among others.