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Cambodia, women and work in the garment industry

Women in Cambodia and elsewhere in Asia are a dynamic but often underrated economic force. Recent gains have included the narrowing of income gaps between women and men and many governments in the region have started to review legislation addressing equality of employment and occupational opportunities for men and women. Despite these advances many challenges still remain. This study was designed to provide detailed data on critical issues concerning women workers. Issues identified include: Health and nutrition, breastfeeding, childcare, personal safety, and various forms of workplace harassment. Each of these issues has been covered based on a research methodology developed by CARE International,

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Additional Info

Field Value
Document type Advocacy and promotional materials
Language of document
  • English
Short title (alternative/varying form of title) Women and work in the garment industry
Topics
  • Access to education
  • Access to education and health care
  • Garments and textiles
  • Safety and health at work
  • Women
  • Womens rights
Geographic area (spatial range)
  • Cambodia
Copyright Yes
Version / Edition 1.0
License unspecified
Author (individual) Makin, Jennifer
Publication place Phnom Penh
Publisher ILO Better Factories Cambodia and World Bank, Justice for the Poor Program
Publication date 2006
Pagination iv, 63p.
Date uploaded June 19, 2015, 20:23 (UTC)
Date modified January 7, 2016, 23:47 (UTC)