The Ministry of Women’s Affairs, in cooperation with Kandal Provincial Administration and relevant partners, organised the “Run for Girls, Run for All” event at the riverside park in Takhmao City on Sunday to mark the International Day of the Girl 2026.

The event was held under the theme of investing in girls, strengthening their rights, expanding opportunities, promoting leadership and preventing early marriage to help build a more advanced and equitable society.

Speaking at the event, Chan Sotheavy, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Women’s Affairs, said the initiative was more than a physical fitness sporting activity. It was also a social movement and a collective voice highlighting that every girl has the right to education, healthcare and a life free from violence and discrimination.

She said girls should have equal opportunities to pursue their aspirations and achieve their dreams, stressing that investing in girls was an investment in Cambodia’s future as a whole.

Kandal Provincial Governor Kuoch Chamroeun also emphasised that investing in girls was essential for the progress of society in the future.

He said ensuring access to quality education, healthcare and legal protection was a fundamental responsibility in empowering every girl to become confident and independent in shaping her own future.

Chamroeun added that girls had significant potential to become exemplary leaders and agents of positive change in their communities.

With adequate protection, education and support, he said, girls could grow into capable and independent women who would serve as strong pillars in building their families and contributing to a more advanced society.

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