Feature Lead Story News Women's Issues
Recent revelations about severe abuses inflicted on two young housemaids have highlighted the need for better protection of the rights of girls and women.
Representatives of the United Nations Population Fund speak to DVB about efforts to address gender-based violence in Burma.
Lead Story News Peace Process Women's Issues
It was agreed by govt, ethnic and military delegates at peace talks – now women’s groups want to see the quota implemented.
Lead Story Peace Process Politics Women's Issues
Without real change in attitudes towards women, a 30 percent quota for their participation in Burma’s peace process is meaningless
2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics
The incoming parliament is set to have double the women of the previous government – but will that result in adequate representation?
2015 Elections Chin Interview Lead Story Politics
INTERVIEW: DVB speaks to Cheery Zahau, a renowned Chin human rights activist who is now seeking a seat in parliament at the upcoming election.
Lead Story News Women's Issues
The male-dominated of Burmese politics is starting to change as more and more women are getting involved their country’s policies.
A short exchange took place across the floor of the Lower House on Monday when a female MP enquired if there were any plans to establish a Ministry for Women’s Affairs.
Features Lead Story News Society Video
Since the Burmese government started allowing new cars to be imported in 2011, many more taxis can be found on the streets of Rangoon. Htay Htay Win is a female taxi driver.
Less than three percent of parliamentary seats are occupied by women, against a regional average of more than 17 percent
