Turtle conservationist rewarded for efforts in Burma
The winner of the 2015 Behler Turtle Conservation Award has been announced, with this year’s title rewarding Dr Kalyar Platt for her work in Burma.
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Burmese historian awarded Fukuoka Prize
Yangon Heritage Trust (YHT) founder Thant Myint-U has been declared the Grand Prize winner of the 2015 Fukuoka Prize.
Award honours former Burmese political prisoner
Oct 7, 2009 (DVB), A former Burmese political prisoner and current head of an exiled prisoner advocacy group has been named one of four people to receive a top international[…]
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Suu Kyi receives Gandhi peace award
July 21, 2009 (DVB), Burma's detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi was yesterday awarded the Mahatma Gandhi prize in a ceremony in South Africa attended by her cousin. The[…]
Imprisoned student leader awarded human rights prize
Apr 24, 2009 (DVB), The imprisoned leader of the student group that incited the 2007 monk-led protests in Burma has been awarded a prize by a South Korean foundation for[…]
Female actors lose out at Burmese film awards
Feb 10, 2009 (DVB), Burmese actresses, fans and reporters were shocked to learn that no awards would be given for best actress or best supporting actress at this year's Academy[…]
Nay Phone Latt hears of media award in prison
Dec 10, 2008 (DVB), Detained blogger Nay Phone Latt has said he feels a greater sense of responsibility since being honoured by international media association Reporters Without Borders, his mother[…]
Zarganar and Nay Phone Latt win international prize
Dec 4, 2008 (DVB), Reporters Without Borders has awarded one of its annual prizes to Burmese comedian and activist Zarganar and blogger Nay Phone Latt, both of whom are currently[…]
Red Ribbon Award honours Burmese migrant organisation
Dec 1, 2008 (DVB), An Thailand-based organisation providing shelter, healthcare and education to HIV-positive Burmese migrant women is one of 25 community-based organisations selected to receive the Red Ribbon Award.[…]
Zarganar's jail term extended to 59 years
Nov 28, 2008 (DVB), Rangoon’s western provincial court yesterday added 14 more years to the prison term of comedian Zarganar for four offences, including defaming the Sasana and violating the[…]
Zarganar honoured by PEN Canada
Oct 22, 2008 (DVB), PEN Canada, the Canadian branch of the International PEN freedom of expression organisation, is to award the 2008 One Humanity Award to Burmese comedian and activist[…]
Bo Kyi to receive human rights award
Sep 17, 2008 (DVB), Bo Kyi of the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners is one of five people to receive a 2008 Human Rights Defenders Award from international rights group[…]
Daw Suu awarded the freedom of Dundee
Jun 12, 2008 (DVB), Burma's pro-democracy leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is to be awarded the freedom of the Scottish city of Dundee, it was announced on Monday. The[…]
Lawyer U Aye Myint given human rights award
May 21, 2008 (DVB), The European Bar Human Rights Institute announced on Monday that it would confer the Ludovic-Trarieux Human Rights Award 2008 on Burmese lawyer U Aye Myint. The[…]
Burma’s women of "courage" win US award
Apr 9, 2008 (AFP), US First Lady Laura Bush has conferred an award honoring the women of military-ruled Burma in their determined battle to restore democracy and human rights in[…]
Daw Suu awarded highest congressional honor by US
Dec 18, 2007 (AP), The US House of Representatives voted Monday to bestow the Congressional Gold Medal, Congress’ highest civilian honor, on Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Supporters[…]
Burma named worst violator of housing rights
Dec 6, 2007 (DVB), The Burmese ruling State Peace and Development Council has been named one of the worst violators of housing rights by an international human rights organisation. Since[…]
Daw Suu honoured by political association
Nov 29, 2007 (DVB), Detained democracy leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has been given a lifetime achievement award by a British political association for her contribution to the democracy[…]
