Mother Nature Cambodia activist Phuon Keoraksmey was arrested in September for her peaceful work protecting Cambodia’s natural resources from private greed.

At first, it was hard for Keoraksmey’s mother to support her daughter’s daring activism. Now, she says, she couldn’t be prouder.

“She loves society and the environment,” her mother said. “I am so incredibly proud of her.”

In the lead-up to #IWD2021 LICADHO is highlighting the grave conditions facing every woman and girl locked in the Cambodia's dangerously overcrowded prisons.

Women activists should be supported, not imprisoned.