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Join us to stop violence: ACCESS 2 marks the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence

The 16 Days of Activism to End Gender Based Violence (GBV) has been observed for more than three decades to raise public awareness, challenge discriminatory attitudes, and call for an end to violence against women across the world. This year’s global theme is “Unite to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls”. The theme is a reminder that ending violence against women is essential so women and girls can achieve their full potential, including online and in digital spaces. It...


The 5th World Conference of Women’s Shelters (5WCWS): Contributing to ACCESS 2’s Goals of Improving Quality and Inclusive Services in Cambodia

The Australia-Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services – Phase 2 (ACCESS 2) program supported three senior-level officials from the Ministry of Women’s Affairs (MoWA) and one ACCESS 2 program staff to attend the 5th World Conference of Women’s Shelters (5WCWS) in Sydney from 15–19 September 2025. They participated in the conference, attended post-conference tours to women’s shelters, met with Women NSW and visited Legal Aid NSW to learn about government financing for gender-based violence (GBV) services. The World Conference on Women’s...