Cambodia Strengthens Measures Against Human Trafficking in Labor Migration
Cambodia's Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training reviewed progress on labor migration from January to October 2026, pledging to enhance measures against human trafficking. The ministry will collaborate with law enforcement and international organizations to eradicate trafficking and exploitation disguised as labor migration.
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