"Preparing for Reintegration": Women's Council Visits Incarcerated Women in Kratie

PHNOM PENH, September 10, 2026 – A high-level delegation from the Cambodian National Council for Women travelled to Kratie provincial prison this week to examine the living conditions of incarcerated women and explore ways to better prepare them for life after release.

Dr. Ing Kantha Phavi, CNCW President and Minister of Women's Affairs, led the three-day visit from September 9 to 11, accompanied by delegation members including Lok Chumteav Chhay Chanrithy Solyda and Lok Chumteav Bun Chhit Veasna.

The delegation was welcomed by prison director Lieutenant General Duong Vuthy and Deputy Governor H.E. Sok Phry Haneth.

Discussions centred on enhancing services for female inmates—including nutrition, healthcare, sanitation, education, and vocational training—as part of efforts to comply with CEDAW and government policies on women's rights. The ultimate goal: equipping these women with the skills and opportunities to rebuild their lives and livelihoods once they return to their communities.

— Source: Cambodian National Council for Women

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Reported by The Khmer Today