Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Launch of the national committee to lead the suppression of human trafficking, smuggling, labour and sexual exploitation – by Sophal

On 9 December 2009, the Executive Director and Administrative Officer of Riverkids Foundation, Cambodia were invited to participate in the launch of the “National Committee to lead the suppression human trafficking, smuggling, labour and sexual exploitation” with the Government Officials and members of Sub-NGO committee at the Ministry of Interior.

There were many Government Officials from different ministries and NGO sub-committees working together against child trafficking, sexual abuse and exploitation in Cambodia.

Everyone was very happy that the USA Ambassador in Cambodia attended this crucial meeting. In the open remark, she said that she was really happy that the government of Cambodia has established a National Committee to work closely with various organizations to support the NGOs to stop child trafficking and sexual abuse in Cambodia. Such issues which are critical in the USA and the world are especially so in Cambodia today.

Meanwhile, H.E. Sar Kheng, Deputy Prime Minister of the Ministry of Interior and Chair of the National Committee said that on behalf of Cambodia’s government and her people, he was very happy that Cambodia’s government and NGOs can work together to draft laws on the suppression of trafficking in person, sexual exploitation on children, women and men and to reinforce national policies against child trafficking in Cambodia.

He strongly urged the ministries and Sub-NGO committees to cooperate and support one another to stop child trafficking, sexual abuse and exploitation activities in Cambodia.

Riverkids Foundation is really happy that the government is encouraging national and International NGOs to work together to draft applicable laws and policies to stop child trafficking and sexual abuse in Cambodia.

This is in line with Riverkids’ Vision and Mission and we will endeavour to play a part in driving our project activities more effectively to serve vulnerable children and families in our community, society, and country.

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