HE Keo Remy, Senior Minister, Met with OHCHR Representative in Cambodia
HE Keo Remy, Senior Minister, Met with OHCHR Representative in Cambodia
hnom Penh: HE Keo Remy, Senior Minister, President of the Cambodian Human Rights Committee (CHRC), met and discussed with Mr Benjamin Moreau, Officer in charge of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in Cambodia (OHCHR) and his colleagues at the CHRC meeting hall on the morning of 21 January 2026.
The meeting aims to showcase human rights successes from CHRC and OHCHR collaboration in 2025, while bolstering and extending their partnership into 2026.
Taking the opportunity, before starting discussions on cooperation, the CHRC expressed deep concern over the actions of the Thai military, which destroyed the homes of Cambodian people in the areas it invaded and illegally occupied by placing containers and barbed wire to prevent Cambodians from returning to their original homes and communities. The CHRC has asked OHCHR to assist in reviewing and monitoring the situation through international human rights mechanisms, collaborating with relevant stakeholders, and urging adherence to international human rights law. This would ensure Cambodian citizens can safely and with dignity exercise their right to return home. These actions are considered violations of basic human rights, including the right to freedom of movement, the right to adequate housing, the right to own property, the right to safety and protection, etc.
HE Keo Remy, Senior Minister, congratulated [them] on the accomplishments achieved via past collaboration, particularly in raising awareness of international human rights standards, recommendations, and reports, along with training programmes to develop the capabilities of civil servants and volunteer lawyers of the CHRC, etc. Meanwhile, Mr Benjamin Moreau voiced his satisfaction with the CHRC’s strong partnership with OHCHR.
In addition, for 2026, the two sides will cooperate on five priority areas, including: (1) implementing the recommendations of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR); (2) increasing awareness of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs); (3) further providing materials and documents related to human rights; (4) building the capacity of civil servants; and (5) further discussing various cases related to human rights.
Both sides voiced their keen optimism for even deeper collaboration ahead, which will enhance the promotion and protection of human rights in Cambodia. 
