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

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28Mar-25

ACCESS 2 Strengthens Physical Accessibility and Disability Inclusion in Cambodia

Physical accessibility is fundamental to ensuring persons with disabilities can fully participate in society and access essential public services, aligning with the global commitment to leave no one behind. Recognising this importance, the Australian Government, through the Australia-Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services Phase 2 (ACCESS 2) program, continues to demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting disability inclusion and social equity in Cambodia. In March 2025, ACCESS 2, in collaboration with the Disability Action Council Secretariat General (DAC-SG), successfully conducted refresher...
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...
10Mar-25

Advancing Australia’s Commitment to GEDSI in Cambodia’s Commune Investment Programs

Australia, through the ACCESS 2 program, continues to champion the integration of Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) within Cambodia’s Commune Investment Programs (CIP). This initiative aligns with national strategies such as the National Action Plan to Prevent Violence Against Women (NAPVAW) and the National Disability Strategic Plan (NDSP), ensuring that individuals with disabilities and survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) have improved access to inclusive, quality services. In collaboration with provincial administrations and with support from the Australian Government, ACCESS...
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 Program 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...