Rangoon madam sentenced to 15 years for procuring sex workers
According to the police, Wai Wai Nu housed several young women, including a 13-year-old, at her home in South Okkalapa.
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Interview Lead Story News Women's Issues
Interview: ‘A group of women recognising each other as equals’
DVB speaks to Liz Hilton of Empower, a group that works to ensure equal rights for sex workers in Thailand.
Health Lead Story Mandalay Division News
Harsh laws put Mandalay sex workers’ health at risk
Tough laws used to crack down on prostitution are denying education and health care to sex workers, according to a Mandalay-based civil society group.
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Underage Burmese girls driven to sex work
The following DVB article has been edited into a style of English that should suit upper-immediate and advanced learners of the language. Difficult words and grammar structure are marked so[…]
Rangoon minister vows tough action against massage parlours
The Rangoon Division government has taken action against 43 illegal massage parlours so far this year, according to the regional Border and Security Affairs Minister Col. Tin Win.
Contributor Lead Story News Society
High risk and no reward for the ‘in-betweens’ of Burma’s sex industry
Although it’s well understood that additional services may be provided at massage parlors and karaoke bars, most managers and staff will vehemently deny the fact when a health worker comes knocking on the door.
Female migrants see dark side of China’s border
China’s Ruili has seen a tenfold increase in migrants from Burma since 2006, many of whom are women facing workplace abuse
