Gender Equality

UNDP Cambodia

Gender defines the power, privileges, and possibilities some people have or do not have in society. It affects progress towards equality in rights, opportunities, and freedom from discrimination. UNDP works with the Royal Government of Cambodia, development partners and the civil society to foster positive change in power structures and economic, social, and political systems perpetuating discrimination and inequalities.  

Gender Equality Strategy

UNDP Cambodia Gender Equality Strategy (2025 – 2029)

The UNDP Cambodia Gender Equality Strategy (2025 – 2029) is aligned with the corporate strategy by defining a holistic approach to UNDP Cambodia’s work to champion gender equality. Through its programmatic work, UNDP Cambodia will seek structural and long-lasting change for people of all genders.

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UNDP Gender Equality Strategy 2022-2025

At the global level, the corporate UNDP Gender Equality Strategy 2022-2025 sets the strategic direction on gender for UNDP. Its goal is to holistically address gender equality in everything that UNDP does and articulates UNDP’s approach to gender mainstreaming.

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Stories and Blogs

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Disaster Risk Reduction reduces Gender-Based Violence

“Pairing knowledge on critical topics, such as disaster risk reduction, with interventions that target harmful gender norms is a clear path to empowering women and shaping behaviour for the better.”

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Unlocking the Potential of Marginalized Youth for Inclusive Development

“Pairing knowledge on critical topics, such as disaster risk reduction, with interventions that target harmful gender norms is a clear path to empowering women and shaping behaviour for the better.”

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Retaining Women in Cambodia’s Workforce After LDC Graduation

UNDP Cambodia has been actively supporting gender-responsive policies through initiatives that improve women’s access to finance, capacity-building for women entrepreneurs, e-Commerce, formalization, decent jobs and social protection.

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One Woman’s Mission to Change the Lives of Persons with Disabilities in Cambodia

"I have faced challenges I would not wish for anyone with disabilities. So, my mission is clear: To eliminate any form of discrimination and violence against persons with disabilities, especially women and girls,” Vannet said.

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A woman-headed household found hope in the IDPoor programme

With the money received, Rorn was able to pay for her children’s education and her mother’s medical expenses and to buy seeds and fertilizers for farming.

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