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.
Category: Women’s Issues
Ministry proposes death penalty for perpetrators of ‘severe sexual violence’
The draft bill has this week been sent to the Office of the Attorney General for ratification, before it is in turn passed on to the Union parliament for deliberation.
Podcast: Speaking out on International Women’s Day
This podcast takes a look at Burmese proverbs and lived experiences that perpetuate discrimination, myths and exposes the challenges women face today in Burma.
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…
Women in the driving seat
At least 30 women are to be recruited to drive public buses in Rangoon.