Thirty-six women from three political parties began a three-day training course in campaign communication in Phnom Penh Wednesday.

The National Democratic Institute course aims to prepare women in the political parties with parliamentary seats, the Cambodian People's Party, Funcinpec and the Sam Rainsy Party, for national elections.

The core trainers from the political parties will learn more about democracy, as well as self-confidence, in an effort to support other women candidates as Cambodia heads toward national elections in July.

The course will also promote multi-party dialogue, organizers said.