- Cambodian women are significantly underrepresented: Cambodian women represent 51 percent of the country’s population, however in 2012, only 18 percent of all elected commune councilors were women.
- A new approach is required to: Expand women’s economic opportunities, increase women’s and girls’ basic rights and security, and promote women’s effective participation in political and public life.
- Education-especially for girls-is associated with: Increased productivity, better health outcomes for women and their families, greater environmental awareness, and increased participation of women in public life
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