Background: 

Dignity Cambodia for Gender Equality is an annual artistic and informative event begun in 2015, initiated by a documentary artist, Mona Simon.  Dignity Cambodia is an ongoing creative project of NGO-CEDAW using art as a vehicle to reveal the truth, raise awareness, create new perspectives on the topic of gender-based violence, promote women and girls ‘ empowerment and gender equality. NGO-CEDAW sponsors artists in commissioning artist work up to USD1,000 to create unique projects, using their own tools and imagination, talents, and ideas to create artwork as a reflection on the topics of gender-based violence and promote gender equality. It should be noted that the Dignity Cambodia is held annually to contribute to the celebration of the 16-Day of Activism Against Gender-based violence and International Human Rights Day, which will be held between November to December. 

About artist: 

San Lynareach, a professional filmmaker, along with his freelance team members Duch Sreyphanin, Max Monica, and Kong Raksmey, produced a short film titled “Hear My Voice? My Voice Can Change the World.” This film features real stories about the social challenges young people face in the digital age, particularly gender-based violence on social media. The educational film examines the causes of gender-based violence and provides clear solutions, aiming to raise awareness among Cambodian people. It equips viewers with effective ways to protect themselves and serves as a tool for promoting women’s and girls’ empowerment and gender equality. The production features innovative layout techniques, cinematography, and Art House storytelling.

Watch the short film:

Watch the short video of the event: https://youtu.be/-vari_Qiq8o