On this 100th International Women’s Day, we can dream of how the world can look if women have equal rights and opportunities to reach their full potential. 

One hundred years ago, when the world first commemorated International Women’s Day, gender equality and women’s empowerment were largely radical ideas.  On this centenary, we celebrate the significant progress that has been achieved through determined advocacy, practical action and enlightened policy making.  Yet, in too many countries and societies, women remain second-class citizens.   

Speech by Mr. Ajay Chhibber UN Assistant Secretary General, UNDP Assistant Administrator and Director, UNDP Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific Cambodian Economic Forum 2011 1.    Opening and welcome Your Excellency Prime Minister Hun Sen, Honoured Guests, Distinguished Participants. I am honored for the opportunity to speak to you at this important event.

Speech of Ms. Elena Tischenko, UNDP Country Director at the “T.R.A.D.E. Project 2006-2010” Workshop Achievements, Challenges and Lessons 27th January 2011 Excellency Senior Minister, Minister of Commerce Cham PrasidhExcellencies Distinguished participants, Ladies and Gentlemen

Remarks by Elena Tischenko, Country Director, UNDP CambodiaatLaunching Workshop ofCambodia Community Based Adaptation Programme (CCBAP)25 January 2011 Excellency Chheng Kimsun, Delegate of Royal Government of Cambodia, Chief of Forestry Administration and Chairman of the Small Grants Programme National Steering Committee Ms. Eva Asplund, Country Director, Swedish International Development Agency Excellencies, development partners, honourable guests, ladies and gentlemen,