Mar 7, 2025
Siem Reap Province: March 7th, 2025, with financial support from the Australia-Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services – Phase 2 (ACCESS 2) program, the Cambodian Women’s Crisis Center (CWCC) collaborated with the Svay Leu District Administration in Siem Reap Province to organize a campaign commemorating the 114th anniversary of International Women’s Day, March 8th, 2025. The event was held under the theme “For all Women and Girls: Rights, Equality, Empowerment.”, aiming to raise awareness about the importance of securing and implementing rights, promoting gender equality, and strengthening the empowerment of all women and girls in Cambodia.
The event took place at the Svay Leu District Hall in Siem Reap Province, presided over by Mr. Hun Huon, President of the District Council, and Ms. Sum Sopheap, Deputy District Governor. The program also saw participation from various stakeholders, including Mr. Noey Sonam, Head of the Legal Protection Office at the Siem Reap Provincial Department of Women’s Affairs, Mr. Em Phally, Provincial Coordinator of CWCC in Siem Reap, Representatives from the District Police, Royal Gendarmerie, Administrative Posts, Health Centers, and Communes, A representative of persons with disabilities, Teachers, students, and local citizens. A total of 245 participants (175 women and 70 men), including one person with a disability, attended the event.
During the occasion, Mr. Hun Huon, President of the Svay Leu District Council, emphasized:
“Our country has moved beyond the genocidal regime of the Khmer Rouge and now enjoys freedom and the exercise of rights. We are promoting gender equality and empowering all women and girls to free them from forms of rights violations or gender-based violence. These efforts require the participation and collaboration of all relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, development organizations, and civil society, to accelerate the implementation of various measures and achieve national policy goals in line with the United Nations’ Beijing Declaration.” #CWCC #ACCESS2 #WG-GBV #GBV #IWD
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Mar 4-5, 2025
Siem Reap Province: From 4-5 March 2025, a significant training session on “Guidelines for Legal Protection of Women and Children’s Rights in Cambodia” was held at the Svay Leu District Hall in Siem Reap Province. This initiative was organized by the Cambodian Women’s Crisis Center (CWCC) in collaboration with the Siem Reap Provincial Department of Women’s Affairs and the Svay Leu District Administration. The event was made possible through the financial support of the Australia-Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services Phase 2 (ACCESS 2) program.
The training aimed to strengthen the capacity of local officials, service providers, and multi-disciplinary working group members responsible for addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV), particularly in supporting women and girls, including those with disabilities. The goal is to ensure they receive sustainable and equitable services.
The session was presided over by Ms. Sum Sopheap, Deputy District Governor and Chair of the GBV Working Group, alongside Ms. Mai Pov, District CCWC Representative and Honorary Chair. Attendees included representatives from the District Police, Royal Gendarmerie, Health Centers, Commune Councils, as well as individuals with disabilities and LGBTQ+ representatives. Additionally, trainers from the Provincial Department of Women’s Affairs and CWCC’s legal protection team were present. A total of 31 participants (16 women) attended the training. #CWCC #ACCESS2 #WG-GBV #GBV
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Feb 27-28, 2025
Kampong Speu Province: From 27-28 February 2025, with financial support from the Australia-Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services Phase 2 (ACCESS 2) program, the Cambodian Women’s Crisis Center (CWCC) collaborated with the Kampong Speu Provincial Department of Women’s Affairs and the Samaki Monichey District Administration organised a training on “Guidelines for Legal Protection of Women and Children’s Rights in Cambodia” for members of the Working Group on Gender-Based Violence (WG-GBV) in Samaki Monichey District. The training was held at Banteay Khmer Secondary School in Cheung Roas Commune, Samaki Monichey District, Kampong Speu Province.
The training aimed to enhance the capacity of officials responsible for women and children’s affairs, as well as service providers, to support women and girls affected by gender-based violence (GBV). Special attention was given to ensuring that women and girls with disabilities receive sustainable and equitable services.
The event was presided over by Ms. Phun Phin, Deputy Director of the Kampong Speu Provincial Department of Women’s Affairs; Ms. Pan Sotheavann, Head of the Legal Protection Office at the Kampong Speu Provincial Department of Women’s Affairs; and Ms. Chem Sina, Investigation Officer of CWCC in Siem Reap Province. The training also included members of the WG-GBV in Samaki Monichey District, with a total of 28 participants (23 women). #CWCC #ACCESS2 #WG-GBV #GBV
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