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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.
Representatives of media organizations and police officers impart information on challenges and cooperation during a panel discussion on October 7, 2024. (CamboJA/Pring Samrang)

Women Journalists Seek Police Understanding, Cooperation; Media Groups Stress Value of Access to Information Law

The Women’s Media Centre of Cambodia (WMC) held a dialogue on October 7 between police officers and women journalists to address challenges and strengthen cooperation between both parties. Media associations believe that these efforts will improve with the passing of the draft law on Access to Information, which will specify the places and information accessible to journalists.
Mech Dara, an independent journalist based in Phnom Penh, as seen in a photo shared on Facebook.

Journalist, Noted for Scam Compound Coverage, Arrested

UPDATE: Dara has been charged with "incitement to disturb social security" over his social media posts from September and has been placed in pre-trial detention at Kandal provincial prison, according to Phnom Penh Municipal Court spokesperson Y Rin. The charge falls under Articles 494 and 495 of Cambodia’s Criminal Code.Note: This article was updated at 6:00 p.m on October 1, 2024, based on information provided by Phnom Penh Municipality Court spokesperson Y Rin.