Chanthou is an active female protector of Prey Lang in Vathanak commune, Kratie Province. Involved with the Prey Lang Community Network (PLCN) since 2021, Chanthou is also a member of Cambodian Youth Network Association, which empowers women to take on leadership roles in natural resource management and active citizenship. As a female leader in her community, Chanthou coordinates the involvement of young women in protecting the Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary. Her efforts include participating in forest patrols, amplifying the female voice within the PLCN, supporting young h uman and environmental rights defenders, and engaging in dialogue with duty-bearers. Young women protect the Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary to empower themselves, promote gender justice, and ensure the sustainable management of natural resources. They also foster inclusive participation and create safe spaces for women to take active leadership roles in conservation

The Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary offers young women opportunity to gain leadership skills, contribute to environmental conservation, and advocate for gender equality while fostering empowerment and community involvement in protecting natural resources. Chanthou’s involvement represents women’s voices, advocating for inclusive participation within CYN network and promoting gender justice. She aims to increase the number of women involved and to make them confident about protecting natural resources in Cambodia while ensuring that spaces remain safe for young women. Chanthou is dedicated to unlocking the potential of young women to foster inclusive participation and advance gender justice in natural resource protection.
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