Cambodia Investment Review
In honour of International Women’s Day, EuroCham is proud to announce the hosting of a free event, “Gender Equality Means Business,” in collaboration with UN Women. The event will take place on Friday, March 14th, 2025, at Raintree Cambodia, bringing together leaders and stakeholders from the business community to discuss the importance of gender equality in the workplace.
The event will focus on the significance of integrating gender equality into business practices, with a special emphasis on the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) and the Gender Action Lab. These initiatives are designed to encourage businesses to take action and champion gender equality in their operations and leadership structures.
- Key Highlights: Open Discussion on Gender Equality in Business: Leading experts and industry professionals will explore the business case for gender equality and its impact on productivity, innovation, and organisational success.
- Signing Ceremony: Private companies will take a significant step forward by pledging their commitment to the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), signaling their dedication to advancing gender equality in their workplaces.
- Networking Opportunity: Following the formal discussions, attendees will be invited to a networking event on the terrace of Raintree Cambodia, where they can connect with like-minded individuals, exchange ideas, and build valuable relationships over drinks and canapés.
Sophea Khun, UN Women Country Programme Coordinator, states: “For Cambodian businesses, committing to the WEPs is not merely a symbolic gesture—it is a demonstration of leadership and a commitment to building a future where everyone can thrive. Investing in gender equality means good business and is an investment in a more prosperous and equitable Cambodia.”
Event Details:
- Date: Friday, March 14th, 2025
- Time: 3:30PM – 8:00PM
- Location: Raintree Cambodia
- Admission: Free (Pre-registration is encouraged)
About EuroCham
This event is open to all professionals, business leaders, and organisations that are committed to advancing gender equality in the workplace. Whether you are ready to make your pledge to the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles today or simply want to learn more, we invite you to join us in this important conversation.
The European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (EuroCham Cambodia) was created in 2011 by French, German and British business associations in Cambodia to act as the official chamber of the European business community in the Kingdom. Since then, it has grown to over 400 members and 7 national chapters, comprising 11 European countries. EuroCham Cambodia’s core activities are to promote, support and represent its members and European business interests in dialogue with the Royal Government of Cambodia, with the aim of developing a more efficient and fertile business and investment environment for all.
EuroCham’s key objectives are to:
• Consult & advocate on key issues related to doing business in Cambodia;
• Promote investment in Cambodia
• Work to improve access for European business to the Cambodian market, and vice-versa; and facilitate business between small and medium size companies of Cambodia and EU Member States;
• Provide services relating to economic, legal, technical, financial, market and other business issues in the EU and Cambodia and industry-specific information to investors;
• Promote a strong European Union business identity vis-à-vis the Cambodian business community;
• Work closely with Cambodian stakeholders in supporting inclusive and sustainable growth of the Cambodian economy
About UN Women
UN Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. Through its work, UN Women advocates for the full realisation of women’s human rights, fostering women’s leadership, economic empowerment, supporting women in building peace and resilience, and addressing gender-based discrimination in all sectors.
For more information or to register for the event, please click here.
About WEPS
The Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), established by UN Women and the UN Global Compact, provide a set of seven key principles offering guidance for businesses to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment and therefore a primary vehicle for corporate delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals. By adopting these principles, Cambodian companies can demonstrate their commitment to for example women’s leadership in business, non-discrimination in the workplace, gender-responsive supply chains, and zero tolerance for harassment. These principles not only strengthen internal business practices but also connect companies to a global network of over 10,000 like-minded private sector organisations globally.
For more information, please contact:
Stew Post, Senior Communications Officer
pr.officer@eurocham-cambodia.org
