Phnom Penh: The Information Ministry and international partners continued preparing “Guidelines on News Reporting to Protect the Rights of Women, Children and Persons with Disabilities”, reviewing drafting progress ahead of future consultations with stakeholders.
The working meeting took place at the ministry on June 4, 2026, chaired by Undersecretary of State and spokesperson Tep Asnarith, with technical officials and representatives of Plan International Cambodia, Save the Children Cambodia, World Vision International, UNICEF Cambodia and CARE.
Tep Asnarith said the ministry had worked closely with other ministries, institutions and stakeholders, carefully reviewing and incorporating important input to make the draft comprehensive and practical to implement effectively.
He said the guidelines would provide another important reference for journalists and news and audiovisual professionals to work in accordance with professional ethics, journalism standards and respect for human rights.
He stressed that responsible, ethical reporting protected the rights, honour and dignity of women, children and persons with disabilities, while helping improve quality of life, social safety and public trust in journalism.
International partner representatives praised the ministry’s commitment and efforts, saying the guidance would strengthen journalism ethics and promote a safer, more inclusive information environment respectful of human rights.
The meeting agreed to future consultations with journalists, representatives of women, children and persons with disabilities, and other stakeholders to gather further input, meet practical needs, protect vulnerable groups’ rights and strengthen the value and credibility of Cambodian journalism. By: សុខ ស៊ីណាន
