FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: June 7, 2013 MEDIA ADVISORY

PROMOTION AND PROTECTION OF WOMEN’S RIGHTS AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT CONVENTION PROJECT ORIENTATION WORKSHOP

All media are invited to the convention project orientation workshops which will be presented of project presentation and result of baseline survey, the success and experience of project “Promotion and Protection of Women’s Rights and Socio-Economic Empowerment” within three different provinces.

WHAT: The workshop demonstrates a commitment to local participation and communication in this project. It is an opportunity to inform local authorities and community members of the impact of gender ideologies in their community, and the situation for women's human rights, facilitating their interest and commitment to addressing the impact of gender inequality on their lives. WHO: A total of 250 including local authorities, Core Groups, Police, Commune Councilors, Local Stakeholders, NGO partners attend the workshop which is held by Gender and Development for , GADC, and Heifer International Cambodia, HIC. This project is funded by European Union. WHEN: June 10-12-14, 2013 from 8:00 am — 4:00 pm WHERE: June 10, 2013 at Khnach Romeas pagoda, Khnach Romeas village, Boeung Khnar commune, Bakan district, province June 12, 2013 at Kruos pagoda, Kruos village, Rolea B' ier commune, Rolea B' ier district, Kompong Chhnang province June 14, 2013 at Kdey Doung pagoda, Kdey Doung village, Raong Damrei commune, Baphnom district,

Contact: Mr. CHHENG Sambo, Communication and Publication Coordinator Tel: 089 832 842; Email: [email protected] Mr. Chhay Kimsore, Outreach Program Manager Tel: 012 627 837; Email: [email protected]