Veronica Collins argues that a museum run by former political prisoners showcases the lasting impact of state brutality on Burmese society.
Category: Analysis
Democratising the public space in Burma
Aye Thein argues that the NLD government is taking a sledgehammer approach to the issue of freedom of assembly in Burma.
Reclaiming the narrative on women in Burma
As ongoing violence in Burma continues to forcibly displace thousands of people, women are too often being represented as victims within the narrative of conflict.
How the NLD keeps its lawmakers under control
Renaud Egreteau argues that potential dissidents within the National League for Democracy are unlikely to gain influence in the near term.
Rape avoidance 101: Government advice on curbing sexual assault elicits scorn
The Home Affairs Ministry has been blasted for re-enforcing harmful assumptions about gender-based violence after it released a document positing that women consuming alcohol was among the leading causes of…
Women’s equal participation matters for everybody
On this year’s Nordic Day, the diplomatic missions of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden are highlighting their countries’ strong and continued commitment to gender equality — domestically, in Burma and…