What is COP-16 on Biodiversity?
Wednesday October 23rd, 2024
Today, COP-16 is opening for discussion in Columbia. From 21 October to 1 November 2024, more than 1800 participants worldwide came to Cali City to discuss biodiversity conservation. COP is the Conference of the Parties, the supreme decision-making body of the Convention on Biological Diversity. The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was signed by leaders of 150 countries at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. This convention[…]
Empowering Active Youth to Promote Better Social Justice
Monday October 21st, 2024
The Cambodian Youth Network Association organized the 2024 Active Youth Activist Camp and Forum, with the theme “Empowering Active Youth to Promote Better Social Justice,” from October 9 to 12, 2024, in Mondulkiri province. There were 35 participants, 27 of whom were women and 1 LGBTIQ+. The program aims to build capacity and knowledge on network compilation, contextual analysis, qualitative legal analysis, and effective advocacy for young social activists and[…]
Together, the distribution of plastic bags to plant trees for life and the plane
Thursday August 15th, 2024
Cambodian Youth Network Association organized Youth Forum “Together, the distribution of plastic bags to plant trees for life and the planet”. On July 30, 2024, Cambodian Youth Network Association organized the “Together, the distribution of plastic bags to plant trees for life and the planet.” with youth in Tha Borivath Village, Tha Borivath commune, Tha Borivath district, Steung Treng Province. The youth forum consisted of 315 participants, 177 women, this[…]
Enhancing Youth Empowerment Towards Better Social Justice
Sunday August 11th, 2024
Phnom Penh: August 11, 2024, the Cambodian Youth Network Association (CYN) under the collaboration with 11 CSOs conduct the 2nd Cambodian Youth Forum to celebrate International Youth Day in Cambodia under the theme “Enhancing Youth Empowerment Towards Better Social Justice” with 310youth participants. This forum provides youth opportunity to discuss and to learn on relevant topics such as 1. Youth and Mental Health, 2. Fundamental Rights and Social Justice, 3.[…]
In the workshop on inclusive education in ASEAN
Tuesday July 30th, 2024
Heng Kimhong, the President of the Cambodian Youth Network Association has been invited by Komas located in Malaysia to be a panelist in the workshop on inclusive education in ASEAN for the first time on 19 July 2024 in Laos. The one-day workshop provided a platform for government and CSOs from six countries to share data, best practices, challenges, and ways forward on inclusive education in mainstream and informal education,[…]
Youth for environmental justice and human rights
Monday July 29th, 2024
From July 12th to 15th, 2024, the Cambodian Youth Network Association (CYN) organized an event known as the Justpace Camp under the theme of “Youth for environmental justice and human rights”. This event was held at Prey Kba Khla community in Kampong Thom Province and brought together 31 participants, including 20 females. The attendees represented youth and communities from various regions, including youth and communities from Kampong Thom, Stung Treng,[…]
Empowering Cambodian Youth in KM-GBN and NBSAP Implementation
Tuesday July 16th, 2024
Siem Reap, July 10-13, 2024 CYN joined to organize the Youth Biodiversity Conservation Workshop: Empowering Cambodian Youth in KM-GBN and NBSAP Implementation in Siem Reap’s Angkor Holiday Hotel with 59 participants such as members of the Global Youth Biodiversity Network in the ASEA, youths, and community youths from the Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary Protected asea. The proposed workshop aims to share and the exchange of knowledge and experiences in biodiversity[…]
participants monitoring of celebrate Arbor Day in Cambodia through plants 4000 trees that organized by Prey Lang Network
Tuesday July 16th, 2024
On 7th to 9th July 2024, CYN participants monitoring of celebrate Arbor Day in Cambodia through plants 4000 trees that organized by Prey Lang Network of from four provincials as Steng Treng, Krotie, Kampong Thom, and Preah Vihear provices. Four targets to planting the baby tree as the first at Beung Pagoda, second Chuom Sva Pagoda, third Snong Orn Pagoda, and lastly Asrom Phnom Chi at Rolos village, Socheth commune,[…]
Joint statement Conviction of Mother Nature Activists is a National Shame
Thursday July 4th, 2024
Joint statement Conviction of Mother Nature Activists is a National Shame 04 July 2024 The Phnom Penh Capital Court’s conviction and sentencing of 10 Mother Nature activists to 6-8 years in prison, and the arrest of five of them on 2 July 2024, is a shame for our nation. Silencing environmental defenders and characterising their peaceful advocacy as a threat to the state is a mockery of justice. It is[…]
5MNC Activist Jailed After Being Found Guilty
Tuesday July 2nd, 2024
5 Mother Nature Cambodia arrested Infront of the Phnom Penh Court of Appeal and Prosecutor General of Phnom Penh Court of Appeal On 2nd July 2024, 5 Mother Nature Cambodia, namely 1. Mr. Ly Chandaravuth, 2. Mr. Thun Ratha, 3. Ms. Phoun Keoreaksmey, 4. Ms. Long Kinthea has presented Infront of the Phnom Penh Court of Appeal and Prosecutor General of Phnom Penh Court of Appeal. But Mr. Yim Leamghy[…]