Tag: Cambodia

Gender equality and inclusive water governance are key to sustainable development and climate resilience

Stuart Mitchell

UNESCO and Oxfam in Cambodia co-organized the launch on WWDR 2026 to present the key findings and recommendations of the World Water Development Report 2026 and promote dialogue on water challenges and opportunities in Cambodia.  The launching event was presided over by H.E. Ngin Lina, Secretary of State and Chair of Gender Working Group, Ministry of Environment; and joined by H.E. Dr. Hean Vanhan, Secretary of State, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries; H.E. Vann Monyneath, Under Secretary of State, MOE; Flavio Bonetti, UNESCO Representative to Cambodia; Mr. Reto Grüninger,…

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Cambodian celebrities join UNESCO in combating false information about Covid-19

Stuart Mitchell

False information, rumors and fabricated news have been spreading like wildfire in social media since the Covid-19 pandemic hit the world. Cambodia has not been immune to this “infodemic”, which consists of an excess of information related to the virus flooding the internet and therefore, making it difficult for the public to access the right information that they need to stay healthy and safe. To address this phenomenon, UNESCO, as the UN specialized agency for the protection of free flow of ideas and information, has invited five Cambodian artists and…

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