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14Jan-25

Meet Ms. Yim Sotheara: Championing Disability Inclusion in Cambodia’s Health Sector

Today, we spotlight Ms. Yim Sotheara, a focal person in disability coordination. As a trained pharmacist and the Deputy Director of the Provincial Health Department in Kampong Speu, and Vice Chair of the Provincial Disability Action Council, Ms. Sotheara is at the forefront of transforming health services for persons with disabilities. In her role, Ms. Sotheara diligently strengthens health services for individuals with disabilities and other vulnerable groups. She leads awareness sessions for health workers, aiming to foster inclusive and accessible...
8Aug-24

Empowering Indigenous Communities to End Gender-Based Violence in Ratanakiri

At the remote northeast part of Cambodia, Ratanakiri Province, gender-based violence (GBV) has long been a hidden problem, exacerbated by deep-rooted cultural norms and limited access to education and resources. As a member of the Technical Working Group on Gender and Gender-Based Violence (TWGG-GBV) and the Executive Director of “Adolescent and Youth Reference Group” in Ratanakiri, Mr Mot Pisey has dedicated himself in creating a safer, more equitable society for all. “It is good that we have a GBV response mechanism in...
27Jun-24

Meet Ms. Hum Nairong, a dedicated advocate of Disability Inclusion in her province

Ms. Nairong has become a well-recognized social inclusion hero in her local area of Kampong Cham. Her unwavering commitment to promoting the rights of persons with disabilities has already led to significant strides in implementing improved standards of equity for persons with disabilities in her local province. Let’s delve deeper into her remarkable journey. Ms. Nairong's roles include the Head of Office for the Provincial Department of Social Affairs, Veterans, and Youth Rehabilitation (PoSVY), and the Head of the Provincial Disability...