Disability in Cambodia

Cambodia’s first information needs assessment for persons with disabilities

“Economic information was found to be of highest demand. Particularly, information related to jobs or income opportunities would be more desired.” (2024, UNESCO)

Exploring demographic and health survey data (2023, Disability Data Initiative)

Social Protection

Fostering inclusion: Advancing social health protection for persons with disabilities in Cambodia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and Viet Nam:

“All three countries have dedicated laws on disability that articulate rights in relation to healthcare and rehabilitation with varying levels of specificity. By contrast, legislation guiding the social health protection systems do not make specific reference to disability in any of the three countries” (Jan, ILO)

The Government sets quota of 2% for the recruitment of persons with disabilities. (2023, Khmer Times)

Creating a safe space for women with disabilities in Cambodia. “Vannet leads a women with disabilities group in Kampong Cham, Cambodia.” (2024, ADD)

Disability Inclusion Trainer’s Manual. (2024, UNDP)

Something is better than nothing “The first thing I noticed about these wheelchairs was that they were adult sized. But, in communication with the founder, she was insistent that the recipients of these wheelchairs had to be children, since the volunteers found working with children more gratifying.” (2023, Redundant Charities)

New horizons for Light for the World Cambodia. “Our Light for the World Cambodia office has taken the exciting step of becoming a Cambodian non-profit.” (2022, LFTW)

Sameoun's Story short video feature on how income generation and a self-help group changed her life. (2024, ADD International)

Sokhak's story “Sokhak, 31, is a young leader working with ADD International, Cambodia. She comes from Kampot province, and has a degree in accountancy. She has worked in the disability rights sector for several years.” (2023, ADD)

Situation Analysis of the rights of persons with disabilities. (2022, UNPRPD)

High-ranking ministerial post for disabled man Cambodia has appointed a visually impaired man as an undersecretary of state of the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation. (2023, Khmer Times)

A qualitative cross-sectional study exploring the implementation of disability-inclusive WASH policy commitments in Svay Reing and Kampong Chhnang Provinces. (2022, Frontiers)