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As an employee, we have the right to receive health insurance covered by the employers. I do not want to see people working in the entertainment industry being excluded from the formal economy, as they are vulnerable due to their working conditions and deserve the same protections as any other profession.

Empowered Worker Rises to Union Activist

Having spent a decade working in the entertainment industry, Chheng Kimyan knows all too well the risks involved. Now, she is empowering her union members to be aware of the benefits of signing up to…

Trade Union Leader Shines At Educating Unions on the Benefits of Social Protection

Trade Union Leader Shines At Educating Unions on the Benefits of Social Protection

SereyRatanak is educating unions and their members about the benefits of joining the social protection system and for their voices to be heard.Born in Phnom Penh, Ly SereyRatanak is the Vice…

Participants worked together in a team building problem-solving activity that was called “Boat racing.” Photo: TPO

Cultivating Selfcare in Oxfamily

Oxfam has partnered with the Transcultural Psychosocial Organization (TPO) to offer two consecutive self-care sessions for its staff, focusing on managing stress at work. These initiatives are…

Sreypov Thel provided an interview to the media during a national dialogue on Better Protection for Worker and Farmer in Rubber and Banana Value Chains

A Call for Better Protection for Workers and Farmers in Rubber and Banana Supply Chains

“We need protective materials, NSSF cards, proper toilets, and legal worker registration,” said Sreypov Thel, a worker at a banana company, Kratie province.Sreypov’s day starts at 6:25am and ends at…

Channy found an opportunity to share her story through an Oxfam-organized forum theater play. The highlight was her participation in the theatrical performance “Who Will Care? A Story of Unpaid Caregivers,”

The Silent Struggles of Cambodia’s Domestic Workers

A scene on the thersitical performance on Who will care? A story of unpaid caregivers. Photo: Oxfam

Street vendors shared their 23 requests during the International Street Vendor Day this year. Photo: Oxfam

Supporting Cambodia’s Street Vendors in just Transition

As the world transitions to green work, clean energy, and renewable resources, ensuring proper employment and social protection is crucial. This global trend, including in Cambodia, aims to minimize…

Youth Climate Forum in Siem Reap province. Photo: LLC

Youth Leading Climate Action

Involving young individuals is essential for climate resilience. Oxfam recognizes the crucial role youth play in advocating for environmental justice and climate resilience, especially in Cambodia.…

hrough the FIRST project, we have supported many rural students and working youth to be aware of their rights to social protection and accessing health insurance and social assistance

Sivmey Rim: Championing Social Protection for Youth

“If you don’t know that you have the rights to health insurance and other social assistance, how can you claim it?” asked Sivmey Rim, 22, a founder and leader of a youth club aiming to promote social…

Union leader Chanthorn Pen fights for workers’ rights, registering 600 with NSSF and advocating awareness.

Tireless Advocacy for the Rights of 600 Factory Workers

Union leader Chanthorn Pen recounted her experience of unfair dismissal, which fueled her passion to fight for her coworkers’ rights. Over three dedicated years, Chanthorn Pen successfully registered…

The Culture and Environment Preservation Association team conducted a training on hospitality to CBET community members.

Floating Fish Hut Boosts Eco-Tourism and Conservation

In March 2024, the floating fish feeding hut was fully installed, replacing the old, broken one, thanks to the support of the EU-CAPFISH/Foster project. Located in Pneat Kohpong Satt, Preah Ang…