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Fostering Inclusive Sub National Services Through Provincial Coordination Committee Collaboration

The Australian Government, through ACCESS 2, continues to strengthen collaboration with sub national authorities to improve the quality of services for people with disability, survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), and Indigenous communities. In January 2026, ACCESS 2 collaborated with the Provincial Administrations of Siem Reap, Ratanakiri, Kampong Cham, and Kampong Speu to host biannual Provincial Coordination Committee (PCC) meetings. These sessions brought together PCC members, including Organisations of People with Disabilities (OPDs) and Indigenous organisations, alongside Strategic Implementing Partners (SIPs), the...

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ACCESS 2 strengthens Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning practice with Strategic Implementing Partners

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) is a core part of ACCESS 2 program management, supporting accountability, adaptive learning, and evidence-based reporting in line with DFAT MEL and Reporting Standards. On 16 to 17 December 2025, ACCESS 2 held a two-day MEL refresher training workshop at the Cambodiana Hotel in Phnom Penh for its Strategic Implementing Partners (SIPs), bringing together MEL and project management staff from ACCESS 2 and partner organisations. The workshop focused on practical ways to strengthen the quality and consistency...

ACCESS 2 supports 16 Days of Activism in sub-national levels

The 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence (GBV) is marked globally each year to call on everyone to take action to end violence against women and girls. This year’s global theme, “Unite to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls”, highlights that violence can occur both offline and online, and that prevention and support must keep pace. During the campaign, the Australian Government, through the Australia Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services, Phase 2 (ACCESS 2), supported 16 days...

Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Kampong Speu

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is observed each year to promote the rights, wellbeing, and full participation of persons with disabilities. In Cambodia, the National Day of Persons with Disabilities (NDPD) also recognises progress made and the ongoing challenges faced by persons with disabilities and supports continued action for inclusion across society. On 11 Dember 2025, the Australian Government, through Australia Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services, Phase 2 (ACCESS 2), supported the 43rd International Day of Persons...

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...