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To best direct media enquiries, please see the UN agency descriptions and contacts below (international calls preceded by country code 855).
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Office of the UN Resident Coordinator
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The United Nations’ presence in Cambodia is convened under the UN Resident Coordinator System. This system helps to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of UN operations at the country level. UN Resident Coordinator Claire Van der Vaeren leads the UN Country Team of agencies and is the highest ranked UN official in the country.
Contact: UN Communications and Advocacy Officer, Mr Philip Sen
023 216 167, ext. 124,
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FAO
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The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is the UN agency that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. FAO helps developing countries and countries in transition to improve agriculture, forestry and fisheries practices and to ensure good nutrition for all.
Contact: FAO Communications Specialist, Ms Botumroath Lebun
023 216 566 ,
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IFAD
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The International Fund for Agriculture and Development (IFAD) is dedicated to eradicating rural poverty in developing countries. In particular, IFAD initiatives focus on helping poor people to improve agricultural productivity and service delivery. IFAD funded projects target the poorest including poor rural women and pilot innovative approaches to community empowerment.
Contact: Director of Communications, Ms Cassandra Waldon (Rome)
+39 065459 2659,
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ILO
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The International Labour Organization (ILO) promotes social justice and internationally recognized human and labour rights. The ILO formulates international labour standards in the form of Conventions and Recommendations setting minimum standards of basic labour rights: freedom of association, the right to organise, collective bargaining, abolition of forced labour, equality of opportunity and treatment, and other standards regulating work-related issues.
Contact: ILO Communications Assistants, Mr Bun Ying and Mr Tivea Koam, 023 220 817,
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IMF
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an international organization of 184 member countries. It was established at the end of World War II to promote international monetary cooperation, exchange rate stability, and orderly exchange arrangements; to foster economic growth and high levels of employment; and to provide temporary financial assistance to countries to help ease balance of payments adjustment.
Contact: Resident Representative Mr. Faisal Ahmed, 023 218 602,
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IOM
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The International Organization for Migration (IOM) works to support the national government’s operational and administrative capacity in the area of migration management. IOM offers assistance on the resettlement of refugees and migrants including pre-departure health screening, medicals, and transportation
Contact: Chief of Mission, Ms Iuliana Stefan, 023 216 532,
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UNOHCHR
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The Cambodia Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is the oldest field presence of OHCHR. It was established in 1993 following the withdrawal of the UN Transitional Authority in Cambodia
(UNTAC) and operates under a mandate from the UN Human Rights Council.
OHCHR works on a broad programme of technical cooperation on the full range of human rights that includes monitoring, protection and public reporting functions.
Contact: OHCHR Information and Communication Officer, Ms. Zoe Latumbo
012790178,
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UNAIDS
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The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), brings together the resources of 10 UN organisations to the global AIDS response. UNAIDS works in more than 80 countries, including Cambodia. UNAIDS helps prevent new HIV infections, care for those already infected, and mitigate the impact of the epidemic. Its particular aim is to mount an expanded response that engages many sectors and partners from government and civil society.
Contact: UNAIDS Social Mobilization and Partnerships Adviser, Ms Narmada Acharya 017-911959,
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UNIAP
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The UN Inter-Agency Project on Human Trafficking in the Greater Mekong Sub-region (UNIAP) brings together six governments, thirteen UN agencies and eight international NGOs. UNIAP is committed to building a united front on human trafficking, and taking action based on the needs of each country. UNIAP Cambodia works in four core areas: building the knowledge base on human trafficking; supporting action on high priority areas; targeted interventions that respond to identified gaps; and strengthening advocacy on the issue of human trafficking.
Contact: UNIAP Representative in Cambodia, Mr. Tith Lim,
023 214 379,
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UNAKRT
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The United Nations Assistance to the Khmer Rouge Trials (UNAKRT) represents the international side of the 'hybrid' court known as the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia. Under the terms of Agreement between the United Nations and the Royal Government of Cambodia, the Extraordinary Chambers will bring to trial senior leaders of Democratic Kampuchea and those who were most responsible for the crimes and serious violations of Cambodian penal law, international humanitarian law and custom, and international conventions recognised by Cambodia, that were committed during the period from 17 April 1975 to 6 January 1979.
Contact: UNAKRT Legal Communications Officer Mr Lars Olsen, 012 488 023,
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UNAKRT Public Affairs Officer Ms Yuko Maeda, 023 219 814 (ext. 6139),
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UNCDF
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The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is the UN’s capital investment agency for the world’s 49 least developed countries. It creates new opportunities for poor people and their communities by increasing access to microfinance and investment capital. UNCDF programmes help to empower women, and are designed to catalyze larger capital flows from the private sector, national governments and development partners, for maximum impact toward the Millennium Development Goals.
Contact: UNCDF National Technical Specialist, Mr Kosal Sar,
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, 012 915 363.
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UNCTAD
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Established in 1964, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) promotes the development-friendly integration of developing countries into the world economy. UNCTAD projects in Cambodia include: technical assistance for post-WTO accession (line ministries), capacity building in international trade (TrainForTrade programme, Ministry of Commerce), trade facilitation (Ministry of Public Works and Transport), investment promotion, investor targeting and best investment practices (CDC), Customs Automation (Ministry of Economy and Finance).
Contact: UNCTAD Communications, Information and Outreach Unit (Geneva),
Ms Muriel Scibilia, +41 22 917 1234,
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UNDP
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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the global development network agency of the United Nations. UNDP promotes development by connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. UNDP Cambodia is the national presence of UNDP. It helps Cambodians find their own solutions to the challenges of development. UNDP Cambodia focuses on the overall achievement of the Cambodia MDGs, and supports national programs aimed at reducing poverty, fostering democratic governance, ensuring sustainable energy and environment, supporting landmine removal, promoting gender equality and responding to HIV and AIDS.
Contact: UNDP Public Information Officers Mr Alejandro Boza and Mr Munthit Ker, 023 216 167 (ext. 130),
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UNEP
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The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the voice for the environmentin the United Nations system. In Cambodia, UNEP is promoting poverty-environment linkages by working with the government and the public and private sector in the areas of environment and sustainable development, clean energy technologies, biodiversity conservation and community-based natural resource management mainstreamed into national/local development plans. UNEP also supports Climate Change Adaptation in Cambodia’s coastal areas.
Contact: Ms. Satwant Kaur, Regional Information Officer (Thailand), +66-288-2127,
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OR Mr. Jonathan Gilman, Regional Coordinator Inter-Agency and Country Level Coordination/Subregional Focal Point for Southeast Asia (Thailand), +66-288-1528,
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UNESCO
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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Cambodia contributes to all five areas of UNESCO programmes—Education, Natural Sciences, Social and Human Sciences, Culture and Communication and Information. The UNESCO programme activities in Cambodia are designed under the general UNESCO Medium-Term Strategy documents of the past two decades and they fit within the framework of the UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF). UNESCO works closely with national authorities, UN agencies, NGOs and other international development partners for the achievement of the Cambodian economic growth and poverty reduction strategy.
Contact: UNESCO Communications Focal Point, Ms. Jamie Hyo-Jin Lee
023 426 726, hj.lee@unesco.org
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UNFPA
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The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is an international development agency that promotes the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity. UNFPA supports countries in using population data for policies and programmes to reduce poverty and ensure that every girl and woman is treated with dignity and respect.
Contact: UNFPA Communication Associate, Ms. Sophanara Pen
023 215 519,
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UN HABITAT
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UN HABITAT is the United Nations agency for promoting human settlement development issues in the areas of urban governance, housing, environmental management, disaster mitigation, post-conflict rehabilitation, urban safety, water management and poverty reduction. UN HABITAT in Cambodia works with the Government, donors and development partners to advocate for human settlement and habitat agenda issues, and to implement various urban water sanitation projects in towns and cities across the country.
Contact: UN HABITAT Programme Manager, Mr. Vanna Sok,
023 216 167,
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UNHCR
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The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) leads and coordinates international protection of refugees and resolves refugee problems worldwide. In Cambodia, UNHCR’s strategic priorities reflect the Government’s progress in assuming full responsibility in processing and adjudicating refugee cases and in effectively protecting refugees. At present, capacity building and the provision of technical support and advice to the Royal Government of Cambodia as well as monitoring its progress in establishing an effective asylum system is the forefront of the priorities of the UNHCR Office in Cambodia.
Contact: UNHCR Cambodia Office, 023 216 005
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UNICEF
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The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) focuses on improving the survival and development of young children, on protecting children from HIV-AIDS, exploitation and abuse, on promoting free, compulsory, quality education for all children, and on advocating for children's rights.
Contact: UNICEF Chief of Communications, Ms Denise Shepherd-Johnson, 012 810 536 / 023 426 214 (ext.648)
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UNIDO
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The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) promotes industrial development and international industrial cooperation.
In Cambodia, UNIDOs larger projects are concerned with rural energy for productive use and income generation, the promotion of cleaner industrial production, and market access support through capacity building in measurement, testing, and conformity.
Contact: UNIDO Head of Office, Mr Narin Sok, 012 723 418,
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UN Women
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The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) is the United Nations organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. UN Women was established to be a dynamic and strong champion for women and girls, providing them with a powerful voice at the global, regional and local levels. Grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the UN Charter, UN Women, among other issues, works for the: (1) elimination of discrimination against women and girls; (2) empowerment of women; and (3) achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
Contact: UN Women Strategic Planning and Communications Specialist, Ms Jenna Holliday, 023 216 217 (ext 355),
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UNODC
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The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) coordinates and leads UN drug control activities. In East Asia and the Pacific, it provides financial and technical assistance to address illicit drug production, trafficking and abuse problems, as well as related legislative and institutional reforms. It also assists governments to comply with the International Drug Control Conventions. UNODC operates in three main areas simultaneously (1) demand reduction, (2) supply reduction, (3) legislation and law enforcement. In Cambodia, UNODC works closely with the Royal Government’s National Authority for Combating Drugs (NACD) to combat drug-related crime.
Contact: UNODC Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Ms Stella Szonn,
023 222 348,
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UNOPS
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The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) works to expand the capacity of the UN system and its partners to implement peace building, humanitarian and development operations.
Contact: Head of Communications (Denmark) Mr Nicholas George,
+45 35467 7526,
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UNV
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The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme supports sustainable human development globally through the promotion of volunteerism. Cambodia has one of the largest UN volunteer programs in Asia. UNV contributions are varied and include strengthening democracy, promoting human rights, strengthening health systems, agricultural projects, revival of traditional non-formal education, vocational training, employment creation, and coordinated efforts against HIV/AIDS.
Contact: UNV Youth, Communication and Outreach Officer, Ms Veronika Jemelikova, 023 216 167 ext 329,
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WFP
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The World Food Programme's (WFP) mission is to eradicate global hunger and poverty. As the food assistance arm of the UN, WFP uses its food to meet emergency needs and support economic and social development. WFP works to put hunger at the centre of the international agenda, promoting policies, strategies and operations that directly benefit the poor and hungry.
Contact: WFP Communications Officer, Ms Somealea Ngay, 023 212 137,
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WHO
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The World Health Organization (WHO) is the UN specialized agency for health. In Cambodia, the WHO works with the Government and NGOs to improve the human health of one of Asia’s least developed countries. WHO in Cambodia has helped tackle human health aspects of avian influenza awareness and prevention.
Contact: WHO Communications Specialist, Mr Sonny Krishnan, 023 216610,
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WORLD BANK
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The central purpose of the World Bank (WB) is to reduce global poverty. Its work contributes to the achievement of the MDGs and concentrates on building the climate for investment, jobs and sustainable growth so that economies will grow, and by investing in and empowering poor people to participate in development. As a post-conflict country, Cambodia is struggling to rebuild many of the economic, social, and physical foundations needed to ensure future growth and development. Since 1992, the World Bank has provided the country with technical expertise, loans, grants and trust funds to support efforts to reduce poverty and promote economic growth.
Contact: Communications Officer, Mr Bou Saroeun,
023 217 301,
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