Phnom Penh, February 18, 2019 –Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen presided over here this morning at the Peace Palace the annual meeting of Cambodian National Council for Women (CNCW) to review its achievements in 2018 and put forth new objectives for 2019.
On the occasion, Samdech Techo Hun Sen expressed his appreciation for the contribution of all women in the national development and reaffirmed his ongoing support to CNCW.
H.E. Ms. Ing Kantha Phavi, Minister of Women’s Affairs, highlighted the success of the CNCW as well as the ministry and other stakeholders in promoting women’s full participation in the socio-economic development process and in improving their situation.
CNCW has regularly organised its annual meeting since 2005 under the presidency of Samdech Techo Hun Sen.
CNCW has been established to boost women’s equal participation in social and political affairs as well as their contribution to the country’s socio-economic development.
By Khan Sophirom
