The Ministry of Labor holds a meeting to review work progress and raise the implementation direction of the National Committee against Child Labor.

Phnom Penh: Ms. Suos Rathavy, Secretary of State and Deputy Chairman of the National Committee against Child Labor, represented by Mr. Heng Sour, Minister of Labor and Vocational Training, who is also Chairman of the National Committee against Child Labor, chaired a meeting to review the progress of work and raise the direction for further implementation of the National Committee against Child Labor on the morning of June 29, 2026 at the Ministry’s office to review, discuss and approve the draft progress report on the implementation of the National Action Plan on the Reduction of Child Labor and the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labor by 2025.

On that occasion, she highly appreciated and valued the National Committee against Child Labor, ministries, relevant institutions, the Child Labor Committees, capitals and provinces, national and international development partners, and authorities at all levels who have worked closely together to reduce child labor, combat all forms of child labor exploitation, and work towards ending child labor in line with the Global Development Goals and the ASEAN Roadmap.

She emphasized that all the remarkable achievements and progress are a testament to the political will and strong commitment of the Royal Government of Cambodia to lead and promote the end of the worst forms of child labor. These successes also reflect the close collaboration and responsible participation of ministries, relevant institutions, development partners, national and international organizations, and all relevant parties in jointly achieving the common goal of ending the worst forms of child labor in Cambodia. This progress report will also serve as a basis for decision-making, strategy development, action plans, and resource allocation for targeted implementation and positive change in addressing all challenges.

At the same time, she said that the Royal Government of Cambodia has been implementing with great care and a clear vision to eliminate the worst forms of child labor. In accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the core convention of the International Labor Organization (ILO), as well as ensuring that children, families and communities enjoy the quality and value of living in freedom, dignity, equality and safety, in accordance with the Constitution and the principles of the rule of law. The Royal Government remains committed to strengthening the implementation of labor laws, the “Zero Tolerance for Child Labor and Forced Labor” policy, and promoting skills and decent work for youth, aiming 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.