Ing Kantha Phavi, Minister of Women’s Affairs visited displaced families in Banteay Meanchey province, reaffirming the need to protect the rights, safety and dignity of women and children affected by displacement.
Kantha Phavi visited families at the “Phum Rung Cham” site today, to learn first-hand about their living conditions and concerns, with particular attention to the needs of women and children.
During the visit, she expressed concern and solidarity with families facing difficult circumstances and stressed the importance of safeguarding the rights, dignity and safety of women and children, particularly those in vulnerable situations.
As part of the visit, dignity kits were distributed to displaced women and girls with support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the government and people of Japan, in collaboration with the National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM).
The initiative addresses essential needs while helping protect the privacy, health and dignity of women and girls living in displacement.
Kantha Phavi also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to pursuing diplomatic solutions through bilateral and multilateral engagement, in accordance with international law and existing protection mechanisms, to resolve conflicts and ease tensions peacefully.
These efforts will enable displaced families to return safely to their homes, reunite with loved ones and restore their livelihoods with confidence and hope for the future.
