Cambodian Delegation Highlights Peace and Youth Rights at IPU Young Parliamentarians Summit

PHNOM PENH, September 7, 2026 – A Cambodian parliamentary delegation has taken an active role at the 12th IPU Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians, held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from September 4 to 6.

The delegation was led by H.E. Rofi Osman, a member of the National Assembly's Commission 9. The conference, themed "Restoring Human Rights, Justice, and Dignity for All in Turbulent Times," was co-organized by the Senate of Uzbekistan and the IPU, drawing around 100 young parliamentarians from 50 countries.

H.E. Rofi Osman shared Cambodia's experiences in achieving and sustaining peace, protecting youth rights during conflicts, and building climate resilience. He participated actively in all six sessions of the conference.

The summit adopted an outcome document reaffirming that human rights are fundamental to a dignified and secure life. Participants pledged to strengthen parliamentary action to promote and protect human rights amid growing conflicts, technological change, environmental crises, and economic and political uncertainty.

— Source: National Assembly of Cambodia

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Reported by The Khmer Today