DVB
Skip to content
Democratic Voice of Burma
English language news from Burma’s largest independent media network
  • Youtube
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
DVB
Democratic Voice of Burma
  • News
    • Latest News
    • Archives
    • Cartoons
  • Video
  • Podcasts
  • Daily Briefing
  • BURMESE
    Women’s Issues
    Home
    >
    Women’s Issues

    Category: Women’s Issues

    Reclaiming the narrative on women in Burma
    March 16, 2018in Analysis, Contributor, Lead Story, Women's Issues5780by MAGGI QUADRINI
    2181

    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.

    Read more
    Ministry proposes death penalty for perpetrators of ‘severe sexual violence’
    March 13, 2018in Lead Story, News, Women's Issues356by DVB
    924

    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.

    Read more
    Podcast: Speaking out on International Women’s Day
    March 8, 2018in Lead Story, News, Women's Issues8162by LIBBY HOGAN / DVB
    1935

    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.

    Read more
    Rape avoidance 101: Government advice on curbing sexual assault elicits scorn
    March 2, 2018in Analysis, Lead Story, News, Women's Issues757by KIMBERLEY PHILLIPS / DVB
    1689

    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…

    Read more
    Women’s equal participation matters for everybody
    February 9, 2018in Analysis, Contributor, Lead Story, Women's Issues4354by CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS
    2299

    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…

    Read more
    Women in the driving seat
    September 27, 2017in Lead Story, News, Rangoon, Women's Issues337by ARKAR / DVB
    964

    Women in the driving seat

    At least 30 women are to be recruited to drive public buses in Rangoon.

    Read more

    Posts navigation

    1 2 … 15
    Most Viewed Posts
    DVB Reports: Loud Mass Protests at Burma embassy and UN in Bangkok

    DVB Reports: Loud Mass Protests at Burma…

    February 2, 2023by English Editor
    DVB Peace Documentary 2022 Finalist "A Quest for Peace"

    DVB Peace Documentary 2022 Finalist "A Quest…

    February 2, 2023by English Editor
    Burma observes ‘Silent Strike’ to boycott military coup anniversary and planned 2023 election (Photo essay)

    Burma observes ‘Silent Strike’ to boycott military…

    February 2, 2023by English Editor
    Contact Information
    • [email protected]
    • @DVB_English
    • @DVB English News
    SUBSCRIBE
    © 2023 DVB. All rights reserved.
    • Youtube
    • Instagram
    • Twitter
    • Facebook