The majority of Cambodian people are still today facing an array of daily obstacles and challenges. Economic, social, and justice issues affect Cambodians all over the country; these include problems of land grabbing, unemployment, lack of social safety nets (including healthcare and pensions), gender violence and lack of government and political support for these issues. And for all of these, women are especially and deeply impacted. Nonetheless, despite this long-standing reality, the needs of women everywhere in Cambodia remain largely unnoticed and unvoiced.
Recognizing the need to confront these issues, the Sam Rainsy Party has continued to address the problems of men, women and children. Within the party, Mu Sochua remains vigilant and dedicated as ever to the lack of opportunities for women. Recently, she has taken up the role of Battambang's provincial leader for the party. Regardless of her recent court hearing on 2 June, which has the potential threat of imprisonment, Mu Sochua was back on the campaign trail the next day.
Last week, Mu Sochua continued to reach out to local communities in Pailin, the last frontier in the North West of Cambodia, a former strong hold of the Khmer Rouge and home to the top KR leaders presently being tried for their crime against humanity.
While the size, location, and time of the locations varied greatly, Sochua delivers the same persistent message: the need and potential for a more just and humane democratic society.
Along the way, the SRP Women’s Wing has a growing number of followers, with their morale boosted by the message of : Yes We CAN! YES Women Can do It!
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