Media advisory: Ministry of Women’s Affair and Oxfam and jointly organize a national forum on “Advancing Women Entrepreneurship in ASEAN through Family Care and Social Protection Policies”

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On 7 September 2022, the Ministry of Women’s Affair (MoWA) and Oxfam will co-organize a National Public Forum on “Advancing Women Entrepreneurship in ASEAN through Family Care and Social Protection Policies” to increase awareness and understanding among key stakeholders about unpaid care and domestic work, family care and social protection policies, and to stir discussion among key stakeholders from Cambodia and ASEAN representatives about the role of family care and social protection policies in advancing women empowerment and unlocking women’s entrepreneurship potential.

This forum will be attended by 200 participants physically and 500 participants virtually. They are the leadership and representation of Ministries, Provincial Departments, CSOs and trade unions, women entrepreneurs and self-employed diplomates, and development partners, academic community, including ASEAN Secretariat. The event is part of a broader initiative of Oxfam and MoWA, following Cambodia’s ASEAN Chairmanship 2022,and ASEAN Secretariat, in advancing women empowerment, strengthening social protection and addressing the Unpaid Care and Domestic Work (UCDW) in ASEAN region.

On this occasion, we would like to cordially inform our respectful friends and colleagues in the media and would like to seek their support in covering this important event so that we, together, promote inclusive social protection toward women’s empowerment and gender equality in ASEAN.

WHAT: Advancing Women Entrepreneurship in ASEAN through Family Care and Social Protection Policies

WHEN: 7 September 2022, 9 AM – 4:30 PM

WHERE: Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel and Residence

Kindly find attached the full event programme for more details. We will also issue a press release about this event. We would be grateful if you can confirm your participation by Monday 5th, 4PM, to the contact below.