The impacts of crises are #NeverGenderNeutral and #COVID19 was no exception. Women and other vulnerable groups had limited access to essential resources and suffered health, social, and financial difficulties. UN Women, together with the People of Japan, worked to ensure that women and girls are at the centre of response and recovery efforts.

Watch the video to know more about this programme implemented in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, and Viet Nam.

Director: Nicolas Axelrod
DoP: Nicolas Axelrod & Thomas Cristofoletti
Editor: Nicolas Axelrod

Director's Cut - In 2021 UNWomen commissioned two videos for their campaign #whenwomenlead. Working closely with the UNWomen team we identified several women leaders to talk about their achievements, their struggles and their journey. Ploy Scott - Thai National Freediving record holder Kotch Voraakhom - Award-winning landscape architect Cindy Bishop - UN Women Goodwill Ambassador for Asia and the Pacific Ploy Phutpheng - Photographer Garima Arora - Michelin Star Chef

Director: Nicolas Axelrod
Editor: Lester Olayer
Directors Cut - editor: Nicolas Axelrod & Lester Olayer

Since 2021, I have worked regularly with UN Women, capturing and documenting various projects in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam.

The work has highlighted critical areas such as COVID-19 recovery, ending violence against women, peace and security, and economic empowerment in Southeast Asia.

The images, articles, and videos have been utilized in training materials, annual reports, and social media campaigns, effectively amplifying the impact of UN Women’s initiatives.

Email: nick@ruom.net | Thailand: +61 96 33 99 491