Cambodia

Since 2009, IFES has worked in Cambodia to support and collaborate with traditionally excluded populations and civil society organizations that represent them so they can conduct advocacy; enhance civic and political participation; expand their networks; and build resilience. Working with local partners, IFES piloted women’s leadership trainings, provided safe online spaces for peer-to-peer dialogue and learning, and developed platforms for advocacy on civic and political rights. IFES also ensured traditionally excluded communities were provided access to information necessary to actively participate in their communities.

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From Prey Veng Province to the Big Apple On June 11, "She Leads" alumna Chanthy Hoy spoke on a side panel at the United Nations Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. She spoke of the potential of women with disabilities to achieve and thrive in positions of leadership and how it is incumbent upon the international community to continue to support programs that instill a sense of self-worth and confidence in young women. July 2, 2019

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Tapping Women's Leadership Potential for Civic Engagement In early March, IFES and its local partner VBNK concluded a series of "She Leads" workshops in Cambodia. "She Leads Cambodia" provides training to rural and marginalized women who aspire to become more involved in their communities. March 8, 2019

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Advocates Trained to Evaluate Implementation of Regional Disability Rights Policy Document On January 30, IFES and the General Election Network for Disability Access trained advocates from disabled people’s organizations and election-focused civil society organizations on the reporting process for a new regional policy document.  February 19, 2019

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Organizations Trained to Advocate for Southeast Asia Regional Disability Rights Plan On November 1-4, 2018, the General Election Network for Disability Access organized a communications and advocacy training of disabled people’s organizations and civil society organizations from eight countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Community. December 10, 2018

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She Leads Program: Q&A with Katie Ryan She Leads, a flagship program of IFES, works to empower women with the skills and knowledge to participate and take on leadership roles in political and electoral processes through a series of beginner, intermediate and advanced trainings. In this Q&A, Katie Ryan, lead author of She Leads, discusses the origins and impact of the program, which has trained over 2,600 women in four countries and continues to expand. June 15, 2018

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Advancing Disability Rights in Southeast Asia through Regional Network of Advocates In 2011, IFES established the General Election Network for Disability Access (AGENDA) across Southeast Asia. A creative partnership between disabled persons’ organizations (DPOs) and election-focused civil society organizations, AGENDA serves as a forum to improve access to political and electoral opportunities for persons with disabilities by increasing public awareness and elevating advocacy efforts that call for change.  December 12, 2017