Cambodia has made noticeable progress in promoting child rights, according to an analysis on the situation of Cambodian children and their rights unveiled by UNICEF.
The United Nations Children’s Fund launched the result of the analysis recently in an event in Phnom Penh.
Representatives from concerned government bodies, civil society organisations, development partners, and the private sector attended launch event.
The analysis underlined the progress in children’s foundation rights, including the right to participate in decision-making and to health, nutrition, water sanitation, and hygiene.
The improvement of children’s rights to education, protection from harm, and adequate standard of living was also highlighted.
UNICEF Representative to Cambodia Mr. Will Parks congratulated Cambodia on the progress, stressing that the country has proven it is capable of envisioning a future where all children have access to the healthcare, nutrition, protection and education they need, deserve and are entitled to.
The findings from the analysis will also shape UNICEF Cambodia’s country programme and the broader UN Cooperation Framework for the next five years (2024-2028).
It will also help to further align UNICEF’s strategic approach with the Royal Government of Cambodia’s vision to reach upper middle-income status by 2030 and become high income country by 2050.
Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse (AKP)