International Women’s Day: The diverse meanings of “work from home” for women in Asia Increase in domestic violence, lay-offs, care responsibilities, restrictions on domestic and international movement, economic insecurities, psychological burdens - these are just a few of the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic in Asia in the last two years. The gendered nature of COVID-19 impacts is obvious and has sparked large feminist responses in the region.
Colorism and the Cambodian Ideal of White Beauty The fear of getting darker skin and the desire for having lighter skin is common among the Cambodian society. Having lighter skin is part of Cambodia’s ideal of beauty and has shaped the Cambodian culture throughout. By Emilly Lam
Beyond the Screen: Online Harassment of Cambodia’s Digital Youth Advocate I have been online harassed countless of times. It's not only because I'm outspoken, but also because I'm a woman. I believe that many women have similar experience online simply because they are women. I have received harassment messages as well as unsolicited genital pictures and pornography.
Female Dance Theatre On 22nd and 24th July 2018 hbs Cambodia invited the all-female dance company New Cambodian Artists for performances at the National Museum. The amazing dance pieces dealt with topics such as domestic violence, growing up, sadness and happiness, and the American bombing of Cambodian territory during the Indochina war. Follow the great dance company on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewCambodianArtists/
Dreaming Together Public talk on gender politics in Asia Image credits In light of the International Women’s Day, the Heinrich Boell Foundation Cambodia organized a talk titled “Doing Gender – Aspects of Gender and LGBTIQ Politics in Asia”.
REMARKS ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY DURING THE HIGH-LEVEL SEGMENT OF THE 37TH SESSION OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL The High-Level Segment saw representatives from regions across the world make remarks on the protection of LGBTI persons – from Argentina, to Malta, to Pakistan. This shows that SOGIESC issues are of true global importance. We invite you to take a look at these remarks by clicking on the following link: high-level_segment_report.pdf
WHERE DO I BELONG? An educational short film documentary on discrimination and dignity of transgender in Cambodia. Please click here to view the film on Vimeo
A Live Radio Broadcast of a Round-Table Discussion on the Topic of Domestic Violence In honor of International Women’s Day, NGO-CEDAW sponsored a live radio broadcast of a round-table discussion on the topic of domestic violence.
Dignity Project 2016 - Artistic activism against gender based violence New Cambodian Aartists - Dignity Project 2016 - mona simon Watch on Vimeo This external content requires your consent. Please note our privacy policy. Cambodia - A joyous wedding preparation – celebrating a new chapter in a young wife’s as she steps into the unknown with anxious excitement. Stuck in abusive structures – the pain and suffering is hidden behind feminine beauty and a smile. But once the line is crossed too many times, the pain can be ignored no longer. Taking a stand – finding strength and courage, united as one, to have a voice and say ‘no more violence’.
Tuktuk Lady interview "My day starts at 4.30 am…." Image credits The huge majority of Tuktuk drivers work on the streets in Phnom Penh nowadays are male. T here are only few women transporting passengers as this is commonly regarded as men’s work. Along the street near Toul Tom Pong market there is a Tuktuk lady who stands by most of the time.
