Phnom Penh, April 27, 2026 — Over 10 media organisations, civil society organisations and development partners will host a full-day national conference to mark World Press Freedom Day 2026 (May 3), gathering approximately 150 participants, including journalists, media workers, content creators, citizen journalists, civil society actors, development partners, media rights advocates, youth, foreign embassies and the government institutions.
The conference, themed “Fostering a Free and Responsible Media for Peace and Development,” will take place on 30 April 2026 at Himawari Hotel in Phnom Penh. It aims to reaffirm the fundamental principles of freedom of expression and to recognise the essential role of a free, independent, and pluralistic media in advancing human rights, promoting good governance, and supporting sustainable development and peace.
