The National Committee for Counter Trafficking (NCCT) hosted a two‑day National Workshop on the Implementation of the Strategy to Prevent and Combat Human Trafficking in collaboration with APLE Cambodia on 13–14 October 2025 with the support of Terre des Hommes Netherlands. The workshop was presided over by H.E. Chou Bun Eng, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Interior and Permanent Vice‑Chair of the NCCT.
Some 150 participants attended the workshop, representing national and sub‑national ministries, institutions, and partner organizations. The workshop focused on reviewing progress, identifying obstacles, and strengthening coordinated action to reduce human trafficking.
Key discussions and outcomes include:
Progress review: Participants assessed achievements to date in implementing the national strategy and shared progress from different sectors and provinces.
Challenges identified: Common implementation barriers were highlighted, including coordination gaps, resource constraints, and varying capacity at sub‑national levels.
Root‑cause analysis: The workshop examined underlying drivers of trafficking and child exploitation, with attention to age, vulnerability, and socio‑economic factors that increase risk.
Good practices and adjustments: Delegates exchanged successful approaches and agreed on necessary adjustments to improve prevention, protection, prosecution, and partnership efforts.
Recommendations for stronger coordination: The workshop produced a set of recommendations to reinforce implementation, improve multi‑sectoral coordination, and prioritize vulnerable groups in future programming.
Participants emphasized that sustained cross‑sector collaboration, from national ministries to local authorities, civil society, and international partners, is essential to translate strategy into measurable impact. The workshop also underscored the need for targeted capacity building, stronger data and reporting systems, and community‑level prevention measures that address root causes.
Next steps
The NCCT, with support from APLE and partner agencies, will consolidate workshop findings and recommendations into an action plan to guide the next phase of implementation. Follow‑up will include targeted capacity building at sub‑national levels, improved monitoring and reporting mechanisms, and enhanced collaboration with development partners.
This workshop marks a renewed, collective effort to scale up effective, coordinated responses across Cambodia to prevent trafficking and protect those most at risk.
