Ratanakiri: Mr. Keo Remy, Minister of State and Chairman of the Cambodia Human Rights Commission, stated that the rigorous and consistent implementation of international human rights laws and international human rights treaties in Cambodia is a firm commitment to respect, promote, and protect human rights.
Minister of State Keo Remy’s remarks were made at the opening ceremony of the national workshop to disseminate the national report on the implementation of the international convention on the elimination of all forms of racial discrimination, under the cooperation between the Cambodia Human Rights Commission and the Ratanakiri provincial administration, on March 24, 2026, at the Ratanakiri Provincial Hall.
The Minister of State emphasized that Cambodia’s ratification of 8 out of 9 international human rights treaties and the rigorous implementation of all international human rights laws and treaties to which Cambodia is a party demonstrate a firm commitment to respect, promote, and protect human rights.
Cambodia has strived to eliminate all forms of discrimination regardless of color, gender, ethnicity, or religion, in accordance with the policy of “leaving no one behind.” This also includes non-discrimination against LGBT individuals, who are encouraged and supported to participate equally in society and have equal potential.
In line with the principle of non-discrimination based on race, the Royal Government of Cambodia continues to maintain a clear stance against discrimination, even as Cambodia faces border conflicts with Thailand. Specifically, Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate, and Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, have advised all government officials at all levels and the general public to strictly respect and implement the law without discrimination, violence, or causing harm to Thai nationals living and working in Cambodia, which could lead to racial or ethnic discrimination.
