Civil Society Organizations and Alcohol Advocates Ask Prime Minister Hun Sen

 Civil Society Organizations and Alcohol Advocates Ask Prime Minister Hun Sen to speed up the process of drafting Alcohol Products Management Law Rapidly because they see alcohol is poisoning and obstructing social development through its negative effects. The call follows the Prime Minister's proudness that he can effectively reduce the smoking rate among the population and youth through political programs. Of the government.Civil society organizations and youth groups strongly urge the head of the Royal Government of Cambodia to intervene in establishing the Law on Alcohol Control. Appears after the draft law is silenced and the government's specialized institutions are not discussed or referred to the National Assembly. Adopt TheThe appeals of the anti-alcohol campaigners came after Prime Minister Hun Sen said in the morning of December 20 He said he cared about the welfare of workers and factory workers. He said that through a visit of about 300,000 workers, he noted that the rate of Smoking in Cambodia has declined significantly compared to other countries.Hun Sen, who had just quit smoking in 2014 after 14 years, proudly said that this was the success of the political agenda of the government. About reducing the risk of smoking by smoking: "Our pride in reducing our smoking is not ours. There is a growing number of smokers in Cambodia Among young people, even older people were not smoking now, while others blocked. The growth of young people smokers abroad is growing more and more. "
Over the years, the Cambodian government has tightened its focus on tobacco products by establishing legislation on tobacco control and smoking ban. Cigarettes in public places and at work, as well as sanctions on tobacco companies that do not comply with legal and regulatory standards. Below About tobacco products.The government's strict action is to protect public health and mitigate the health, economic, social and environmental effects of tobacco products.However, until now, the government's strict intervention only focuses on tobacco products, but for alcohol that has been beaten by observers Values ​​that are being used in a landslide by people of almost all ages across the country have not seen the government take action Obviously A yet.Director of the Center for Citizenship for Development and Peace (PDP) and Chairman of the Youth Union for Unity and Development (YCUD), Yuan Kim Eng, Tobacco reductions are cut after commitments from head of government. Therefore, the full use of alcohol is likely to be reduced if Prime Minister Hun Sen appears to intervene. He said that if the Law on Alcohol Regulations was approved and implemented, it would be beneficial for Cambodia to suffer. Spread of alcohol consumption: "As a civil society, we want to see the Prime Minister intervene to push this law out. As soon as The bill has already drafted in a cabinet meeting and submitted to parliament for approval. It's fast, because the draft is in the hands of the Ministry of Health, and if the Prime Minister urges only a small step Will be enacted and reducing the number of violence and alcohol-related abuses gradually. "
Alcohol products such as alcohol and beer are found to be the cause of many problems in Cambodia. The Youth League's National Research Report for Consensus and Development shows that alcohol and drugs are a major issue of youth, and they demand The government resolves the issue. As for the Asia Foundation, alcohol is a major contributor to violence, a couple, or a close friend, and similar. The World Health Organization considers alcohol as a commodity that is harmful to health and society.

The National Police Chief's report released late last year also showed that of the nearly 5,000 traffic accidents (4,595), 11% By the drunk driver.A fourth-year student in law and youth activist in the campaign to demand an alcohol product control law, Heng Mam Hong sees the prolongation. Of the law on alcohol abuse may be due to conflicts of interest, for it is an industry of billions of dollars. Therefore, the intervention of Prime Minister Hun Sen in the process of making the law is very important.Young people who are determined not to use alcohol are optimistic that if the law appears, some social issues such as acts Violence, social downturn, social insecurity, and poverty can be resolved effectively. "We have the youth and citizens of Cambodia. Separate behavior from the board In some countries, he's using it for a lot of time, and if the law is approved, we will see four points. In this law, it is in line with World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations. That is a tax increase on alcoholic products, which is a lot more affordable for alcohol and consumption rates. Alcohol will go down. The second is about the place of alcohol sales. The third is the setting of ads. We are always worried when the volume of alcohol advertising becomes bigger and exaggerates misleading facts. The fourth point is determining the age of alcohol users, which is also an important factor because we see that in Cambodia, we are very free. For use. "
The 11-chapter and 39 articles on alcohol control aim to protect public health, the environment and mitigate the economic and social impacts. In addition, the Law on Alcohol Control also aims to take action to control and control alcohol products, raise awareness and participation. Of the public about the dangers of using alcohol and promoting education and reducing the consumption of alcohol.Civil society organizations and stakeholders working on the Law on Alcohol Control argue that if this is the case, then Cambodia will be able to Reduce the risks associated with alcohol, such as violence and traffic accidents. In addition, the law will be an important mechanism in promoting public health, social welfare, social ethics and reducing poverty. Of the citizens and forming a true partnership between men and women.