ARMAC Champions Data-Driven Solutions for Victim Assistance Across ASEAN
ASEAN REGIONAL MINE ACTION CENTER
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Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 17 December 2024, marked the opening of the Regional Workshop on Promoting Collaboration and Cooperation in Victim Assistance through Data Management for ASEAN Member States at the prestigious Raffles Hotel Le Royal in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Co-hosted by the ASEAN Regional Mine Action Center (ARMAC) and the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA), this workshop brings together distinguished leaders, experts, and advocates to refine regional collaboration and finalize the Regional Victim Assistance Guideline. The initiative is proudly supported by the Government of the Republic of Korea through the ASEAN-Korea Cooperation Fund.
In her opening remarks, Ms. Rothna Buth, Executive Director of ARMAC, highlighted the significance of this workshop, stating:
“This gathering reflects the spirit of unity, compassion, and resilience that defines ASEAN. Together, we are not just addressing the technical challenges but ensuring that survivors’ voices are heard, their dignity restored, and their futures rebuilt.”
Representing the Republic of Korea, Ms. Baek Sun-woo, First Secretary of the Embassy of Korea to Cambodia, shared a message on behalf of Ambassador H.E. Mr. Park Jung-wook. She underscored the Republic of Korea’s steadfast commitment to regional humanitarian efforts, emphasizing that the ASEAN-Korea partnership serves as a global model for impactful collaboration.
H.E. Dr. Ly Thuch, Senior Minister and First Vice President of CMAA, delivered a powerful keynote address, commending ASEAN’s collective leadership and Cambodia’s role in global mine action. He reminded participants:
“Let us show the world what it truly means to honor the rights, dignity, and courage of survivors by setting a new benchmark in victim assistance and collaboration.”
The day began with panel discussions on strengthening the Victim Assistance Network (VAN) and concluded with lively exchanges of best practices on data management for survivor support. Participants left with key documents to review, ensuring tomorrow’s sessions are action-focused and productive.
This workshop is more than a meeting—it is a commitment to a future where no survivor is left behind. Together, ASEAN nations are creating a legacy of resilience, innovation, and collaboration.
Stay tuned for more updates from the workshop as we work towards transforming victim assistance across ASEAN.
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