GENDER EQUALITY
Latest data showed that the prevalence of domestic violence in Cambodia decreased from 29% in 2014 to 21% in 2022. However, one in five women aged 15-49 still reported experiencing physical, sexual, or emotional violence by partners. Although Cambodia has made some progress in reducing gender-based violence, significant challenges remain, particularly in coastal provinces and those around Tonle Sap Lake. These regions have a higher rate of gender-based violence, particularly due to economic hardship and limited access to support services. Continued efforts in public awareness, community education, and support services are essential to further reduce violence and support survivors.
To address those challenges SAMAKY focuses on:
Encourage participation in social and political activities like celebrating women's day
Educate woman: Support school education and capacity building for woman
Implement principle of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)
Decrease domestic violence
Empower female small business owners
Support female Economic independence (Personal finance, Earning, Saving…)
Promote the Eligibility of women as representatives for their commune, district, provincial or parliamentary councils
