Girl Guides Association of Cambodia general commissioner Pich Chanmony (fifth from left, back row) poses for a photo at the conference in Cyprus. - CHANMONY VIA FB
PHNOM PENH (The Phnom Penh Post/Asia News Network): Cambodia has been awarded hosting rights to the 39th World Conference of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) in 2026, following a successful vote gathering campaign at the 38th conference, held in Cyprus from July 26-31.
The news has attracted congratulations from top leaders, civil servants, associations and the general public.
The Girl Guides Association of Cambodia (GGAC) announced the win on July 31, explaining that Pich Chanmony – the wife of soon-to-be Prime Minister Hun Manet and currently general commissioner of the GGAC – had led the Cambodia delegation to the Cyprus conference and proposed the kingdom’s candidacy.
“After the committee made a detailed assessment, Cambodia was able to secure more votes than Ghana and Tunisia. This was a historic outcome and a great honour for Cambodia,” it added.
The GGAC thanked all compatriots for their support and encouragement, saying that the awarding of the hosting rights reflected the people’s unity in raising the profile of the nation.
