The CWCC works hard in lobbing under Advocacy the Royal Government of Cambodia for legal and structural reforms that will pave the way for women to emerge from the shadows of violence and assume their rightful place in society. The CWCC advocates strongly for the strengthening of national laws that would protect women from all forms of violence and exploitation. It also urges the Government to improve efforts at enforcing existing laws, particularly the new domestic violence law, as stronger law enforcement will not only deter potential perpetrators of violence but increase community perceptions about the unacceptability of violence against women.
The CWCC has built an effective relationship with various Government Ministries, particularly the Ministry of Social Affairs, as its many years of committed service to women have earned a high respect within Government. This reputation enables the CWCC to actively lobby the Government for a greater commitment and more financial assistance to addressing issues affecting women and girls.
Other efforts at increasing community awareness and working for social change include a nation wide media campaign, talk shows on national TV, radio programs, public forums, education sessions with villages where a high percentage of residents are being sexually trafficked and the distribution of t-shirts, educational posters and brochures.
The CWCC is actively involved in lobbying the Royal Government of Cambodia for legal and structural reforms that will pave the way for women to emerge from the shadows of violence and assume their rightful place in society. The CWCC is advocating for better laws that cover all forms of violence against women. Stronger enforcement of existing laws, including the new domestic violence law, is essential for strengthening the reform process. Other objectives of the national advocacy program are to develop effective working relationships with government authorities and to demand the commitment of more financial and human resources for addressing issues affecting women, especially girl's education and gender based violence.
The Executive Director of CWCC, Oung Chanthol has been recently elected as the chairwoman of the Cambodia NGO CEDAW Committee, which is composed of 68 NGOs working for human rights and women's rights. The committee is monitoring the government in implementing the UN Convention on Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.