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Middlesex County hosts esteemed delegation from Cambodia as part of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Partnerships for Municipal Innovation - Women in Local Leadership Project
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, February 25, 2025 – This week, Middlesex County welcomed a delegation of local Cambodian government officials as part of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Partnerships for Municipal Innovation – Women in Local Leadership (PMI-WILL) project.
This initiative is dedicated to reducing barriers to women's participation in public life and enhancing their access to municipal services. By focusing on strengthening women’s leadership in local government, PMI-WILL aims to foster inclusive, gender-responsive governance across participating countries.
Throughout the three day exchange, the delegation will engage in meaningful discussions, workshops, and exchanges with County officials designed to foster mutual understanding and collaboration.
Workshops will be held on Gender-Responsive Governance, Leadership & Communication Training, and Social Media as a Communication Tool.
Tours of key County facilities will provide an opportunity for discussions about service delivery, infrastructure management, and community programs - fostering knowledge and exchange between Canadian and Cambodian counterparts.
This project is fully funded by the Canadian federal government through Global Affairs Canada and advances gender equality and social inclusion by empowering women in local governance in five partner countries: Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Ghana, Zambia and Benin.
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“We are honoured to welcome the delegation from Cambodia to Middlesex County and to take part in FCM’s PMI-WILL project. The experiences and insights shared over the course of the next few days will contribute to the advancement of women in leadership roles within all of our communities. This collaboration not only strengthens our local governance but also enriches the global movement toward gender equality. I hope that the connections made here will continue to inspire positive change for all those who partake.” - Warden Brian Ropp
“I aim to bring back the insights we've gained from this collaboration to help women in Cambodia take on leadership roles. We need to create more opportunities for women to balance work and home life, as many face challenges at home that limit their participation in public life. The female leaders I've met here have faced similar obstacles and have found effective solutions to succeed. Their experiences will help guide our efforts back home.” - Mr. Im Chansothon, Governor of Tuek Chhou District, Cambodia
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