A/HRC/42/31 United Nations General Assembly Distr.: General 31 July 2019 Original: English Human Rights Council Forty-second session 9–27 September 2019 Agenda items 2 and 10 Annual report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and reports of the Office of the High Commissioner and the Secretary-General Technical assistance and capacity-building Role and achievements of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in assisting the Government and people of Cambodia in the promotion and protection of human rights Report of the Secretary-General* Summary Submitted pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 36/32, the present report outlines the role and achievements of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Cambodia from 1 January 2018 to 31 May 2019. The period was marked by continuing political tension in the context of the national elections held on 29 July 2018, including restrictions on the enjoyment of civil and political rights. At the same time, positive developments occurred, including adoption of the Cambodian Sustainable Development Goals framework and economic growth contributing to improvements in economic and social rights. OHCHR continued its programme of technical cooperation with partners in Cambodia in key areas, including strengthening the rule of law and protecting fundamental freedoms, economic, social and cultural rights and the rights of people in detention. * The present report was submitted after the deadline in order to reflect the most recent developments. GE.19-13090(E) 