Press release: Celebration of the 112th anniversary of international women’s day

On 1 March 2023, a group of 14 civil society organizations (CSOs), including unions, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and associations working for promoting women’s rights and gender equality in Cambodia, issued a press release to inform the general public and national and international journalists that they are going to celebrate the 112th anniversary of the International Women’s Day. The topic for the 2023 commemoration is “Protecting Women and Girls for Inclusive Justice.”

The purpose of this celebration is to recognize the hard work and efforts made by women, girls, and women human rights defenders (WHRDs) from all sectors, to raise public awareness about the demands and challenges of women and girls and demand the government to address their essential needs, concerns for social protection system and injustices of vulnerable women and girls.

Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC)

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