About the WMC.
The women's media Centre of Cambodia (WMC) is a local non-profit organization using the media to promote social change in Cambodian Society. The Centre which is entirely run by women, has become the foremost provider of public service broadcasting in the Country.
Through radio, television and video productions, WMC has touched on almost every issue affecting women in Cambodia today, including HIV/AIDS, trafficking, elections, domestic violence and poverty. The centre provides information, education and advice to audiences, both male and female.Mission of the WMC
WMC's mission is to use the media to raise awareness of social issues in Cambodia and to improve the situation of women for the benefit of Cambodian society. WMC also strives to improve the participation and portrayal of women in the mainstream media.
History of the WMC
WMC was born from a movement to increase the participation of women in democratic processes during the UN sponsored elections of 1993. This process included radio and video productions promoting women's rights in the elections and in the constitution. Some members of this movement decided to take the idea further and went on to become the founders of the Women's Media Centre of Cambodia. Officially established in January 1995, WMC has since grown from an initial staff of five to a thriving centre with over 40 women working in media production, research, networking and service providing.