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.
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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Yangon Heritage Trust (YHT) founder Thant Myint-U has been declared the Grand Prize winner of the 2015 Fukuoka Prize.
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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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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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.[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]