Phnom Penh: On the morning of June 24, 2026, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training organized a ceremony to celebrate the 77th anniversary of International Children’s Day and Cambodian Children’s Day on June 1 under the theme “Peace is the Foundation of Respect and Protection of Children’s Rights” and the 25th anniversary of the Day Against Child Labor on June 12 under the theme “Commitment to Eliminate the Worst Forms of Child Labor in All Production Chains to Build Resilience and Decent Work” at the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training.
The ceremony was held under the chairmanship of Ms. Suos Rathavy, Secretary of State and Vice Chairman of the National Committee against Child Labor, the High Representative of Mr. Heng Sour, Minister of Labor and Vocational Training and Chairman of the National Committee against Child Labor, with the participation of the leadership as vice-chairmen, members, members of the National Committee against Child Labor (NCCL) and the Committee against Child Labor in the capital and 25 provinces, representatives of relevant ministries and institutions, representatives of the capital-provincial, district, and commune administrations, heads of the capital-provincial Departments of Labor and Vocational Training,
representatives of the International Labor Organization (ILO), The Cambodian Employers’ and Trades Associations Federation, the Cambodian Construction and Forestry Workers’ Union Federation, national and international organizations, teachers and children, totaling approximately 300.
The event was organized with the aim of (1) promoting the social movement against child labor to inspire participation in preventing and curbing the use of child labor by raising public awareness of the problem of child labor, (2) promoting cooperation from all relevant parties in participating in preventing and curbing the use of child labor and eliminating the worst forms of child labor, and (3) showcasing the progress and achievements of the Royal Government in reducing child labor and eliminating the worst forms of child labor.
This important day is a reminder of the respect and implementation of the fundamental rights of children and reflects the strong commitment of the Royal Government of Cambodia to prevent, curb and respond to child labor, violence against children and online risks to ensure the safety, well-being and full development of children.
In this regard, the Royal Government continues to demonstrate a high level of commitment in collaboration with international organizations and relevant parties by strengthening the implementation of labor laws and the “zero tolerance for child labor and forced labor” policy, as well as promoting skills and decent work for youth, and continuing to actively participate in efforts to eliminate child labor to a minimum and move towards zero, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals and universal respect for children’s rights.
Meanwhile, the Secretary of State said that through the joint efforts of the Royal Government, ministries, relevant institutions, international organizations, development partners and communities, Cambodia has achieved significant progress in preventing and eliminate child labor by strengthening the legal framework, policies, implementing the coordination mechanism, the National Committee against Child Labor, raising awareness, strengthening the effectiveness of labor inspections, strengthening the capacity of officials and relevant parties, and implementing core intervention projects aimed at preventing, protecting, and protecting children from labor exploitation. She added that in order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training will continue to strengthen law enforcement, promote education and vocational training, and strengthen collaboration with all relevant partners to end all forms of child labor and ensure that every Cambodian child receives protection, education, and opportunities to develop their potential with quality, safety, and dignity.
Finally, the Secretary of State also called on the public and all stakeholders who have questions about job opportunities, technical and vocational training, and suspected cases of child labor to contact the hotline numbers 1297 and 1286. Or through the anonymous complaint box so that the ministry can take timely action and avoid sharing information that does not have a clear source or using this case for the benefit of any individual or group.
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