PHNOM PENH (11 May 2016) – OHCHR was invited to attend the celebration in Cambodia of the International Day of Families organized by the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation, at ThbongKhmum provincial hall. Together with other 400 participants including H.E. Vong Sot, Minister of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation, H.E. PrachChann, ThbongKhmum provincial governor, sub-national authorities, NGOs, and family representatives, the office celebrated the 2016’s Cambodia Family Day under the theme: “Families enjoy happiness and society enjoys progress when there is gender equity and equality”.