Labour and Vocational Training Minister ហេង សួរ presided over the launch of a project responding to the urgent needs of vulnerable migrants and displaced people affected by the Cambodia–Thailand border crisis. It received an additional US$1.3 million from Japan’s government.
UNFPA, IOM and UN Women are implementing the project with the Labour Ministry to support former workers, displaced people and vulnerable communities, especially women and children, through protection, social services and resilience building.
ហេង សួរ thanked Japan for its continued support and said Cambodia’s government had helped coordinate employment assistance for approximately 650,000 former workers, including more than 340,000 who obtained jobs through ministry mechanisms.
UN representatives and Japan’s ambassador praised Cambodia’s rapid response and expressed commitment to continued cooperation supporting those affected by the border crisis, so that nobody is left behind.
By: Pai Sokhim
