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Education, Social and Natural Sciences, Culture and Communication are the means to a far more ambitious goal: To build peace in the minds of men and women.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) field office in Phnom Penh works in cooperation with the Royal Government of Cambodia, national counterparts and development partners in the field of Education, Natural and Social Sciences, Culture, Communication and Information as well as gender and HIV/AIDS.

04/08/2026

On 1 August, UNESCO joined H.E. Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of MoEYS Cambodia, on a joint visit to Thlok Chrov Primary School in Kampong Cham, to witness firsthand how our Early Grade Learning (EGL) programme is transforming the teaching and learning of Khmer and mathematics in the classrooms.

Since the start of our Strengthening Teacher Education Programmes in Cambodia (STEPCam) financed by Global Partnership for Education, our support to the EGL programme has expanded to over 440 schools, including having trained more than 5,400 teachers in Reading and 3,600 in Mathematics, benefitting over 280,000 students.

Through the EGL programme, UNESCO and the MoEYS have invested in the development of a comprehensive package of teacher guide, student exercise books and take-home workbooks for mathematics, focusing on promoting learning through interactive games and active engagement of students. Teachers were also trained on teaching and learning methodologies for Khmer and mathematics and received professional support from trained mentors to ensure that teachers are supported in becoming better and more confident. In the second phase of STEPCam, UNESCO has continued to support the Ministry in developing a new Mathematics Classroom Assessment Manual to further guide teachers in better supporting students with diverse learning needs.
As Cambodia and UNESCO mark 75 years of our partnership this year, UNESCO reaffirms its commitment to continuing our longstanding support to the Ministry to strengthen the quality of education for every child in Cambodia.

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31/07/2026

📜 🏛️🕊️ Memory Matters

Today, we commemorate the anniversary of the inscription of the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Archives on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register on 31 July 2009, recognizing their outstanding documentary heritage significance and global importance.

The archives preserve the stories, voices, and evidence of lives affected by the Khmer Rouge regime. By safeguarding this documentary heritage, we help ensure that future generations can learn from the past and contribute to building a more peaceful future.

Remembering is not only about learning from history; it is also about fostering understanding, promoting human dignity, and preventing atrocities from happening again.
As we mark this anniversary, UNESCO continues its commitment to preserving memory, advancing education, and promoting peace through documentary heritage.

Through the collaboration between UNESCO, the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, with support from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), continued efforts have contributed to the preservation, digitization, and enhanced accessibility of the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Archives, ensuring that this invaluable documentary heritage remains accessible for research, education, and remembrance.

The preservation of the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Archives also reflects Cambodia’s broader efforts to safeguard memory and heritage. In 2025, the Cambodian Memorial Sites: From centres of repression to places of peace and reflection, including the former M-13 prison, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (former S-21 prison), and Choeung Ek Genocidal Center, were inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Together, these archives and memorial sites contribute to remembrance, historical reflection, and education for peace, ensuring that the lessons of the past continue to guide future generations.

Never Forget. Learn. Reflect. Act for Peace.

United Nations in Cambodia KOICA 캄보디아사무소 (KOICA Cambodia Office) ក្រសួងវប្បធម៌ និងវិចិត្រសិល្ប: Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum មជ្ឈមណ្ឌលប្រល័យពូជសាសន៍ជើងឯក - Choeung EK Genocidal Center

30/07/2026

✨ The Ministry of Environment, in collaboration with UNESCO and relevant stakeholders, officially launched the Tonle Sap Biosphere Reserve (TSBR) Strategic Plan 2026–2030 in Kampong Thom Province on 20 July 2026.

🌿🤝 The Strategic Plan provides a shared roadmap for strengthening governance, enhancing hydrological systems, conserving and restoring natural resources and biodiversity, improving waste management, promoting effective land use, and supporting sustainable livelihoods for local communities across the Tonle Sap Biosphere Reserve. Developed through an inclusive process involving government institutions, provincial administrations, academia, development partners, civil society organizations, and local communities, the Plan reflects a collective commitment to safeguarding one of Cambodia’s vital ecological and socio-economic landscapes for present and future generations.
👉 Read more: https://unes.co/2217lq

United Nations in Cambodia Ministry of Environment

30/07/2026

📚 Assessing Archives to Safeguard Cambodia's Memory
Archives are more than historical records—they preserve the memories, evidence, and stories that help future generations understand Cambodia's past. Safeguarding these collections is essential for education, research, remembrance, and building a culture of peace.

Through the PEACE Project, UNESCO completed a comprehensive assessment of archival collections and preservation practices at Cambodia's memorial institutions. The assessment identifies priorities to strengthen conservation, improve archive management, and guide future digitization efforts, helping ensure that Cambodia's documentary heritage remains accessible for generations to come.

🤝 This initiative is implemented by UNESCO in collaboration with Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum under the PEACE Project with the generous support of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).

🌐 Discover how the PEACE Project is safeguarding Cambodia's documentary heritage and strengthening peace education.
📖 Read the full article: https://unes.co/6m71dh

United Nations in Cambodia KOICA 캄보디아사무소 (KOICA Cambodia Office) ក្រសួងវប្បធម៌ និងវិចិត្រសិល្ប: Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum មជ្ឈមណ្ឌលប្រល័យពូជសាសន៍ជើងឯក - Choeung EK Genocidal Center

28/07/2026

📢 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL – Technical Support for the Development of Blended Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Courses on ICT and AI in Teaching.

Ref: FO/PNP/RFP/2026-07-001

📆Deadline: 17 August 2026
⏩Details: https://unes.co/u6q34g

United Nations in Cambodia MoEYS Cambodia

20/07/2026

UNESCO Cambodia is recruiting a Coordination Associate of Genocide Education Initiatives to join the team in Phnom-Penh. This position is open to national candidates.
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The successful candidate will support the implementation of the International Programme on Holocaust and Genocide Education (IPHGE) in Cambodia. If you have at least 1 year of relevant experience in programme support related to education, history, and/or administration, this is the role for you!
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Position: Coordination Associate of Genocide Education Initiatives (National UN Volunteer Associate)
Host Entity: UNESCO Cambodia
Duty Station: Phnom-Penh, Cambodia
Deadline: 31 July 2026
Link to apply: https://unes.co/556hi1
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Requirement
- Master's degree in Communication, media, social sciences, education, international relations, history, or other related field.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
- Very strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft correspondence, meeting notes, reports, and other programme-related documents.
- Ability to support the organization of meetings, workshops, training activities, and other events; Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and project documentation.
- Familiarity with project administration and basic programme management processes.
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Comprehensive allowances and benefits, including:
Volunteer living allowance (estimated): USD 627.91
Entry Lump Sum to cover pre-assignment costs: USD 350
Exit lump sum (paid on successful completion of assignment): $120 for each month served, paid on completion of contract
Medical and life insurance
Annual leave: 2.5 days per month
Career growth opportunities with access to learning resources, etc.

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16/07/2026

🛕 🧠 Yesterday, UNESCO joined the ក្រសួងឧស្សាហកម្ម វបន Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) for the seminar "Humane & Civilizational AI for Cambodia" — a rich dialogue on how Buddhist ethics, Khmer culture, and Angkorian wisdom can shape a more human-centered, ethical approach to AI.

We thank H.E. Dr. ហែម វណ្ណឌី - HEM Vanndy, Minister of MISTI, and H.E. Prof. Chhem Kieth Rethy, Senior Minister, for their leadership and vision in convening this important conversation.

The seminar brought together government, academia, industry, and civil society to explore how AI can support Cambodia's industrial transformation while protecting human dignity, cultural identity, and social harmony — values at the heart of UNESCO's Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence.

UNESCO remains committed to supporting Cambodia in building an AI ecosystem that is inclusive, ethical, and grounded in the country's rich civilizational heritage. 🙏

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15/07/2026

📢Job Opening: National Consultant - Software Developer for Education Research Database Platform
Contract Type: Non-staff
Grade: Level 2 - Middle
Parent Sector: Education Unit
Duty Station: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Contract Duration: 9 Months
Open to: External Candidates

📆Deadline: 6 August 2026
⏩Details: https://unes.co/kw8sgp

United Nations in Cambodia MoEYS Cambodia

13/07/2026

🌍🏛️ 🕊️Commemorating One Year of World Heritage Recognition

Today, the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum marked one year since the inscription of the Cambodian Memorial Sites: From Centres of Repression to Places of Peace and Reflection on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

UNESCO Representative to Cambodia, Flavio Bonetti, joined survivors, government representatives, museum staff, partners, and communities in commemorating this important milestone and reaffirming the shared commitment to preserve memory, promote education, and strengthen a culture of peace.

The inscription represents not only recognition of Cambodia’s history, but also a continued responsibility to safeguard these places of memory for future generations.

UNESCO extends its sincere appreciation to the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) for its continued support to the PEACE Project, contributing to the preservation, interpretation, and promotion of Cambodia’s memorial heritage for future generations.

Photos Credit to TSGM, @2026

United Nations in Cambodia KOICA 캄보디아사무소 (KOICA Cambodia Office) ក្រសួងវប្បធម៌ និងវិចិត្រសិល្ប: Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum មជ្ឈមណ្ឌលប្រល័យពូជសាសន៍ជើងឯក - Choeung EK Genocidal Center MoEYS Cambodia

11/07/2026

Today marks one year since the inscription of the Cambodian Memorial Sites: From Centres of Repression to Places of Peace and Reflection on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Through the voices of survivor Norn Chan Phal and history teacher Yang Chanra, our special feature reflects on how these memorial sites preserve memory, honour victims and survivors, and inspire future generations to build a culture of peace.

📖 Read the full story here https://unes.co/z37ll2

United Nations in Cambodia KOICA 캄보디아사무소 (KOICA Cambodia Office) ក្រសួងវប្បធម៌ និងវិចិត្រសិល្ប: Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum មជ្ឈមណ្ឌលប្រល័យពូជសាសន៍ជើងឯក - Choeung EK Genocidal Center

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