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The Voice of America office in Phnom Penh, picture taken in November, 2024. (Photo Supplied)

Communities, Unions Saddened and Fear Loss of Voice After Trump Cuts Funds to VOA, RFA, Puts Staff On Leave

Independent radio stations, Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Asia (RFA), have been suspended unexpectedly, raising concern among advocates of press freedom, unionists, and civil society in Cambodia. The termination is likely to affect press freedom and democracy in Cambodia, however government representatives have minimized the effect.
Women’s Affairs Minister Ing Kantha Phavi speaks at the annual media forum on gender equality, themed the “Role of media in promoting gender equality and preventing violence against women" at Raffles Le Royal on December 5, 2024. (CamboJA/ Sovann Seypich) 

Media Told to Be Respectful When Reporting Gender-based Issues

The Ministry of Women's Affairs, in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and UNESCO, organized an annual press forum on gender equality, highlighting the role of the press in promoting gender equality and preventing violence against women. In line with that, gender experts called on the media to adhere to professional codes when reporting on women and vulnerable people.