Today UNSG met the UN Country Team in #Cambodia, discussed the UN country’s programmes helping Cambodia’s achieving #SDGs, & exchanged views on #climatechange & green recovery, building a resilient society and #SocialProtection and #HumanRights protection.
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My appeal to a country like Cambodia is for the public space to be open and for human rights defenders and climate activists to be protected, and for the cooperation with the civil society to be extended - told reporters. Full remarks 👇
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I am pushing leaders to adopt an SDG stimulus that will provide governments of the Global South with the investments and liquidity they need, and speed up debt relief and debt restructuring - at Summit.
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At ASEAN, I condemned appalling human rights situation in Myanmar & repeated call on country's authorities to release all political prisoners & launch inclusive process to return to democratic transition.
I also urged countries to develop regional framework to protect refugees.
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We need to strengthen our collective action to find multilateral solutions and get the #GlobalGoals back on track chief told the 12th ASEAN-UN Summit, adding that regional organizations have a vital role to play.
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A great pleasure to welcome earlier today on behalf of the Secretary General for the 12th ASEAN-UN Summit and related meetings hosted by the Royal Government of Cambodia 🇰🇭
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Nov 20 is #WorldChildrensDay, a day of action for children by children! 🤝💙 Young people from #GenerationFuture2022 will share their ideas and successful initiatives benefiting their communities. Here is a quick snapshot to get you excited: 🎥 youtu.be/_PjsMidHBcw
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Sweden’s target is net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045. Swedish innovation can help to reduce emissions both at home and globally. #COP27 #Decarbonisation #PioneerthePossible
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Our junior research fellow raises up a significant topic that should be included on #ASEAN submit agenda- "Marital rape must be a crime across ASEAN".
This is the crucial topic which is often overlooked by men in power
#NewVoices
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🌟[Testimonial]🌟
THEANG Soriya, a former fellow from #YRPbatch2020, shared her experience as a young research fellow.
📌Deadline Extended: November 15th, 2022
👉 Check out more details: futureforum.asia/yrp
✍️ ✍️Apply to the program NOW: ✍️ bit.ly/3DmrCd0
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The Supreme Court just heard the case involving ’s current & former staff who were charged w/ bribery of witness & being an accomplice to the bribery of witness. Verdict will be announced on 18 Nov 2022 at 8am. The 5 should be not arrested/accused at the first place.
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Of all journalists killed in 2021, 11% were women. In 2020, this was 6%. (Source: )
On the International Day to #EndImpunity for Crimes against Journalists, let us say out loud:
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𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆
𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍
𝐉𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐒
#ProtectJournalists
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Over 950 journalists have been killed since 2012. 9 out of 10 murders are left without any criminal charges. This impunity must stop. Sweden is committed to standing up for media freedom. #endimpunity #journosafe
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Youths want the govt to curb #Corruption. Employment & poverty reduction come second & third. Increasing quality of education, tackling crimes, drug & alcohol, improving infrastructures are among the top priorities.
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To mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, CCHR is launching a three-week online campaign from 2 to 23 November 2022 to raise awareness of the importance of journalism & call for justice. #EndImpunity
More details: bit.ly/3SWgV54
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On the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, CCHR & partners urge the RGC to ensure journalists can report freely & to conduct effective, independent & transparent investigations into crimes against journalists. #EndImpunity
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Important work by look forward to engaging with Cambodia on the results with and other development partners and #EUmemberstates
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Very informative findings of the "Cambodian Youth Policy Survey" from @ticambodia, supported by #EU and @SwedeninKH.
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population is between 15 and 30 year-old: it is crucial to know what are their interests, needs & challenges regarding key public policies.
population is between 15 and 30 year-old: it is crucial to know what are their interests, needs & challenges regarding key public policies.
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We celebrate small and big things i our office - today a big thing on internal quality assurance by the great team at the section office 🙌 calls for cake 🎂
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This morning, the Supreme Court ruled that Yeang Sothearin’s passport should be returned to him, overturning the decisions of the PP Municipal Court & Appeal Court. CCHR welcomes today's decision & continues to call for all charges against Sothearin & Uon Chhin to be dropped. 🇰🇭
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UNESCO in collaboration with the Min of Info & national & international partners organized the first National Conference on Media Development in Cambodia to promote & strengthen #freedomofexpression #SDG16
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Great work would have loved to be there but many things happened yesterday. Look forward to meeting you soon and hearing about the outcomes of the meeting 🙏
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@COMFREL our partner in #Cambodia, organized the National Round Table Discussion on Reflection of Challenges and Recommendations regarding the 2022 Commune Election for 104 participants, including the National Election Committee, the political parties, journalists, and CSOs.
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Heated debate btw journalists, media professionals & officials from the Ministry of Information on restrictions on media freedom, the meaning of independent journalism & harassment on journalists. Thanks MoI for allowing this exciting exchange btw officials & journalists!
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After 5 years, the case against the 2 former journalists are still hanging and today the Supreme Court is to hear Sothearin’s request for the return of passport so he could visit his aging and ill family members. We hope the court could understand this plight.
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We also saw a great result of the project w to empower youth & documentary filming where father & daughter shared their work on sustainable fisheries & youth engagement in local society she is now a community youth leader 👏🏽👏🏽
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Communities in #stuengtreang are empowered with #HRBA capacities & resources to manage their natural resources sustainably - forestry & fishery through support from - we got to listen to their achievements & challenges
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Single-use plastics are useful for mere minutes, but their negative effects last for decades or centuries.
& 's op-ed on argues that now is the time to take local & global actions to #BeatPlasticPollution for people & planet: 🔗 weforum.org/agenda/2022/07
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We are today travelling to Stueng Treang to visit a program supported by #sweden and #suissedevelopmentcooperation on #humanrights and #sustainableresources Beautiful landscape along the Mekong The weather is nice but rain is coming ahead we suspect
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Today, we mark the anniversary of the #UNCharter, which entered into force on 24 October 1945.
The UN Charter is clear.
#StandWithUkraine #UNday 🇸🇪 🇺🇳 🇺🇦
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The UN Charter is crystal clear about vital importance of #HumanRights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinctions. It's on all of us to make this a reality every day everywhere.
#UNDay
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. is the product of Hope. The hope & resolve after 2nd WW to move beyond global conflict to global cooperation. Today, more than ever, we need to work together to uphold the #UNCharter everywhere and for all. We cannot otherwise break the poly-crises facing us. #UNDay2022 🇰🇭
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អបអរសាទរទិវាអង្គការសហប្រជាជាតិ! It's today, UN family in Cambodia celebrates #UNDay2022 together as #OneUN & reaffirm our commitment working w/ govt, partners & all Cambodians to promote peace, poverty reduction, and human rights in the country.
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Dear regional development partners, let me introduce H.E. Diana Janse, Sweden’s new State Secretary for Development Cooperation. The Embassy looks forward to working with ! 🇸🇪 🇲🇲 🇱🇦 🇰🇭
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Honored and grateful to have been appointed State Secretary for Development Cooperation for Minister @JohanForssell Sweden remains a generous donor, now with support to #Ukraine as a top priority. I look forward to working w Sweden's many partners for a better world. @Utrikesdep
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Honored and grateful to have been appointed State Secretary for Development Cooperation for Minister Sweden remains a generous donor, now with support to #Ukraine as a top priority. I look forward to working w Sweden's many partners for a better world.
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Great to see partnership thrive between our partners in Cambodia #A2Information #IndependentMedia #youth #GenderEquality
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We are pleased to be working with partners to co-organise Cambodia's first National Media Development Conference on 27th October, led by @UnescoCambodia in collaboration with the Ministry of Information. Find out more here: bit.ly/3Sq06iC
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Sweden’s membership will strengthen .
Sweden will be a steadfast Ally that contributes to NATO’s capabilities and collective security.
#WeAreNATO
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Tobias Billström is Minister for Foreign Affairs in Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s new Government. Read more about Sweden’s new Government government.se/press-releases
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Johan Forssell är bistånds- och utrikeshandelsminister i statsminister Ulf Kristerssons nya regering. Du kan läsa mer om Sveriges nya regering här: regeringen.se/pressmeddeland
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