Female candidates defy prejudice to contest election
Practice your English with DVB news. This week: Women running in the election find they must fight not only rival parties but also sexism and prejudice.
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The glass ceiling: Women in Burma’s media industry
A dearth of women in positions of power within Burma’s media is preventing women from influencing content, and entrenching gender stereotypes.
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Wirathu: ‘Delightfully proud’ to have defended Buddhism
Following a week in which Wirathu has been roundly criticised for a foul-mouthed tirade against a UN envoy, DVB interviews him exclusively and asks him if he regrets it.
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UN slams ‘sexist, insulting’ slurs against Yanghee Lee
“The sexist, insulting language used against [Yanghee Lee] by an influential monk during Ms Lee’s official visit to the country is utterly unacceptable.”
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Women lead protest against ‘discriminatory’ articles in constitution
An Arakanese women’s network organised a demonstration on Friday in front of Rangoon City Hall where protestors held placards demanding the removal of Articles 59(d) and 59(f) from the Burmese constitution.
