Australia-Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services - Phase 2 (ACCESS 2)

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21Mar-25

Strengthening GEDSI Capacity to Improve GBV Service Delivery in Cambodia

On 18 March 2025, the Australia-Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services – Phase 2 (ACCESS 2) program, funded by the Australian Government, hosted a key consultation workshop on the draft training manual for Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI). This initiative aimed to strengthen the capacity of national and sub-national government counterparts and Strategic Implementing Partners (SIPs) in delivering high-quality gender-based violence (GBV), disability inclusion, and rehabilitation services. The workshop was part of ACCESS 2’s ongoing efforts to ensure service...
13Mar-25

ACCESS 2 Celebrates International Women’s Day 2025: A Collective Call for Action

The ACCESS 2 program proudly marked the 114th Anniversary of International Women’s Day (IWD) under the theme "For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment." This year’s event, uniquely coordinated and led by the male staff of ACCESS 2, emphasised that gender equality is not just a women’s issue but a collective responsibility that requires the active involvement of men as allies, advocates, and leaders. Celebrating Women’s Achievements Through Action The IWD 2025 event served as a powerful platform to recognise women’s...
4Mar-25

Enhancing Support for GBV Survivors: Training on Gender Sensitivity and Interpreting

For a woman who has been raped, or physically assaulted it is very difficult to explain to the police, or a prosecutor or a court what has happened to her. For women who are deaf, or who have communication difficulties, or Indigenous it is even more difficult, as they have to find a sign language or Indigenous language interpreter to interpret for them. Some women who are deaf or have communication difficulties don’t know Khmer sign language and also have...
27Feb-25

Strengthening GBV Services and Advancing Gender Equality: A Milestone for ACCESS 2

On 24–25 February 2025, Kampot province hosted the Annual GBV Response Working Groups Reflection Workshop, a pivotal gathering of national and sub-national officials, representatives from the GBV Response Working Group across 12 provinces, ACCESS 2 Strategic Implementing Partners, and the ACCESS 2 team. Funded by the Australian Government’s ACCESS 2 program, this workshop served as a critical platform for sharing achievements, lessons learned, and strategies to enhance gender-based violence (GBV) and disability services. Driving Progress Towards Key Outcomes Discussions at the workshop...
26Feb-25

ACCESS 2 Annual Staff Retreat: Strengthening Teamwork for Enhanced Programme Delivery

The second annual ACCESS 2 staff retreat, held from 19–21 February 2025 in the picturesque provinces of Kampot and Kep, was a resounding success, fostering collaboration, professional growth, and a shared commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for DFAT. Bringing together both head office and sub-national staff, the retreat provided a dynamic platform to reflect on achievements, refine skills, and strengthen teamwork, ensuring the continued efficiency, effectiveness, and value-for-money delivery of the ACCESS 2 programme. Building Team Cohesion and Strengthening Capacity Designed as...