Summary

Submitted pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 54/36, the present report outlines the role and achievements of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Cambodia from 1 June 2024 to 31 May 2025. During the reporting period, OHCHR maintained cooperation with various government ministries, the Cambodian Human Rights Committee, the National Committee against Torture, the Disability Action Council and other governmental actors to provide technical assistance and advice. OHCHR also built the capacity of civil society actors, including to strengthen their role in engaging with international human rights mechanisms and advancing economic, social and cultural rights. The report highlights restrictions to civic space and the right to participate in public affairs, among other rights.