Cambodia is addressing problems faced by women garment workers. Workshops will be held every year for continued dialogue over gender-equality issues and will operate in all major hubs, including Phnom Penh, Kandal, Kampong Cham, Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Speu, and Takeo.

The aim is to continue to build and have the necessary roadmap to ensure an equal footing within the workforce. Women account for around 90 percent of the workforce in the garment sector in Cambodia and the sector is a key driver for employment, foreign direct investment, and exports. Supporting women is seen as directly contributing to economic growth in Cambodia and providing job opportunities for Cambodian people. As of now highlevel positions are dominated by men.

Gender equality and safer working conditions are vital elements for a rapidly growing country like Cambodia.Cambodian businesses are expected to move toward diversifying the leadership team, investing more in upscaling the workforce, and listening to their team’s voices.

Cambodia has been at the forefront of gender equality but now wants to adopt a gender transformative approach. More sourcing countries are moving to a responsible and sustainable business model. Gender equality helps to drive the local economy by providing a diversified perspective in decision-making.