Maryknoll in Cambodia

Women's Issues

Maryknoll doesn't have any personnel here who would be described as working full-time in women's issues, but all of us are closely linked to those issues and the plight of Cambodian women because of the special impact on women of AIDS, disabilities, poverty, community health, etc.--all the "official" ministries we're involved in.

This year International Women's Day was celebrated in Cambodia with a special emphasis on women's rights, particularly the right to not be the objects of violence.

Deaf and blind members of CDPO
For the march celebrating International Women's Day, participants gathered in front of the Cambodiana Hotel.
Helium balloons to mark the day
As the march began, helium balloons with messages about women's rights were released into the sky.

Maryknoll sisters at the march
All four of the Maryknoll sisters in Cambodia participated in the march to Wat Phnom.
The march passes the royal palace.
Charlie Dittmeier and some of the deaf marchers from CDPO pass the royal palace.

The group from CDPO at Wat Phnom
The group from the Cambodian Disabled People's Organization at the Wat Phnom rally.
The official welcome ceremony
The head of the ministry for women gives an official welcome. There were NO speeches! It was wonderful!

A drama about domestic violence
A short drama about violence against women in the home kept the attention of the crowd.

The closing activity on the stage
The closing activity showed women in various roles in society and encouraged women to be involved in every part of the society.

Wheelchari Race for disabled people
After the main program finished, several games were held. Here some of the physically disabled people race in wheelchairs.
Pot Carrying contest
To test the traditional village skills of rural Cambodia, women raced carrying large pots of water on their heads.

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For the march celebrating International Women's Day, participants gathered in front of the Cambodiana Hotel.	As the march began, helium balloons with messages about women's rights were released into the sky.
All four of the Maryknoll sisters in Cambodia participated in the march to Wat Phnom.	Charlie Dittmeier and some of the deaf marchers from CDPO pass the royal palace.
The group from the Cambodian Disabled People's Organization at the Wat Phnom rally.	The head of the ministry for women gives an official welcome. There were NO speeches! It was wonderful!
A short drama about violence against women in the home kept the attention of the crowd.	The closing activity showed women in various roles in society and encouraged women to be involved in every part of the society.
After the main program finished, several games were held. Here some of the physically disabled people race in wheelchairs.	To test the traditional village skills of rural Cambodia, women raced carrying large pots of water on their heads.