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UNFPA became active in Cambodia since the first
elections in 1993. UNFPA’s support to the Royal Government of Cambodia is
governed by the Agreement signed on December 19th, 1994.
Since its arrival into the country, UNFPA has
supported Cambodian governmental and non-governmental organizations to
identify, recognize and address population issues, and has strongly
pursued reproductive rights and gender equality as essential elements to
achieve human rights and human dignity. Early assistance to Cambodia led to
the completion of the 1998 Census, the first census undertaken in three
decades, and the nationwide introduction of birth spacing services.
The Second Country Programme was developed and
implemented during 2001-2005. This encompassed a full range of initiatives
in population, gender and reproductive health in line with the
International Conference on Population and Development Programme of
Action (ICDP PoA) and the Millennium Declaration. Achievements under this
program included the recognition and prioritization of population,
gender, youth and reproductive health issues in strategies, policies and
plans, particularly the National Strategic Development Plan 2006-2010.
Additional archievements included the development and launch of
Cambodia’s first National Population Policy, successful implementation of
the 2004 Cambodia Inter-Censal Survey, establishment of gender focal
points in key line ministries and expansionof quality reproductive health
services for women, men and youth.
A Third Country Programme was developed for
2006-2010. This Programme was developed within the framework of the
United Nations Development Assistance Framework 2006-2010, and is in line
with the Government's "Rectangular Strategy" and the National
Strategic Development Plan. The Programme will contribute to the
achievenment of the Millennium Development Goals, and will foster the
protection of women's and girls's rights and the promotion of human
rights and good governance.
Currently, the UNFPA Cambodia Country Office is
composed by 23 staff members. The office inlcudes a Representative, a
Deputy Representative, an Assistant Representative, an Operations
Manager, and 19 other Programme and support staff.
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