This project addresses gender-based violence barriers hindering women's participation in community protected area (CPA) management in Cambodia. Led by RECOFTC in partnership with Gender and Development for Cambodia (GADC), the initiative aims to empower women and foster gender equality in community-based conservation efforts. The project focuses on eight sites across Pursat and Kampong Chhnang provinces, where women already hold leadership roles in CPA management committees.

The initiative seeks to improve women's full, effective and safe participation in Cambodian CPAs and forest management. Key activities include conducting gender assessments, delivering training toolkits to community forestry network members and building capacity to prevent gender-based violence and promote gender equity. The project also aims to strengthen cross-sector collaboration on gender-based violence and environmental linkages, engaging men in the change process.