This page covers Cambodia’s social affairs framework, including policies and regulation related to social protection, welfare services, child and family support, disability inclusion, community development, and oversight of vulnerable populations. It tracks policy developments, regulatory changes, government actions, enforcement measures, compliance expectations, and institutional governance across ministries and public bodies responsible for social services and protection programs. The page provides structured updates on official developments in Cambodia, with ongoing monitoring of administrative decisions, implementation activity, and sector governance to support reliable reference, policy research, and compliance awareness.
This briefing details the safety and effectiveness of high-temperature incineration technology in managing plastic and medical waste, providing long-term reference for Cambodia’s environmental regulatory approach to hazardous waste disposal.
Japan’s $1 million grant to the ILO supports Cambodia’s efforts to enhance decent work and livelihoods for returned migrant workers affected by border conflicts, with lasting impacts on labor reintegration policies and services.
The second board meeting of the Decent Employment for Youth in Cambodia Phase III (DEY III) reviewed the 2025 achievements, challenges, and finalized the work plan and budget for 2026. This update provides a long-term reference on institutional cooperation and youth employment development policies supporting Cambodia’s government priorities.
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training and the International Labour Organization co-chaired a joint technical working group meeting to advance Cambodia’s implementation of the Global Accelerator roadmap on decent work and social protection. This initiative supports national priorities and aims to address key challenges in the informal economy, labour skills gaps, and expansion of social protection, contributing to Cambodia’s 2050 vision and Sustainable Development Goals.
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport has extended its SalaCamp digital classroom project to benefit children living in safe zones within Oddar Meanchey Province. This initiative promotes digital equity by providing offline digital educational content and technology infrastructure in underserved, remote areas.
The Ministry of Women’s Affairs contributed to the development of the Shock-Responsive Social Protection (SRSP) Framework Operational Plan 2025-2030, which aims to provide comprehensive, timely, and inclusive responses to emergencies. The plan integrates gender-responsiveness to ensure effectiveness and inclusivity in social protection measures during crises.
The Ministry of Health of Cambodia formalized cooperation with Médecins Sans Frontières Switzerland to strengthen emergency medical preparedness and essential health services, reinforcing technical and humanitarian support for vulnerable populations.
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training organized a job fair in Pailin city to directly connect over 1,000 former workers and youth job seekers with six industrial and agricultural enterprises offering immediate employment opportunities, emphasizing local employment benefits and vocational training.
On January 20, 2026, Cambodian police executed a nationwide operation targeting drug-related criminal offenses, resulting in 23 cases and the arrest of 60 suspects. This comprehensive crackdown demonstrates ongoing law enforcement efforts against narcotics trafficking, possession, and consumption.
The Ministry of Health inaugurated a three-year pediatric cardiac surgery program at the National Pediatric Hospital in collaboration with the Cambodian Health Professionals Association of America. This initiative aims to provide specialized cardiac surgery services to Cambodian children, especially those from poor and vulnerable families, through advanced medical technology transfer and capacity building of local health professionals.
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