This study was aimed at filling a gap in information on Commune Committees for Women and Children (CCWCs) and their function. CCWCs were established in 2004 in Cambodia to serve as advisory bodies to local Commune Councils. CCWCs “are tasked with planning, support, advocacy, awareness raising and monitoring” of issues related to children and women. This study examines the successes of CCWCs in implementing and achieving policy goals, and the roles they play in linking children and families to child protection services. “The study also assessed both NGO supported and traditional community-based child protection practices (CBCPPs) that interact with the CCWC at the village level. The research identified factors that promoted or hindered CCWC success which will help inform both programming and policy.” This report presents the findings on the efficacy of CCWCs and recommendations for moving forward.
