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    Women of Burma pushing the boundaries

    On International Women’s Day, DVB looks at some of the young leaders challenging gender stereotypes and leading Burma’s feminism movement, from lawmakers calling for more protection against gender-based violence. . .

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    Women’s voices at latest Panglong ‘just tokenism,’ say critics

    Women’s advocates said the second round of 21st Century Panglong Conference talks was much like the first – their voices were sidelined and undervalued.

    Lead Story News Women's Issues

    Burma’s gender-equality progress reviewed in Naypyidaw

    Burma’s progress in achieving gender equality was under the spotlight in Naypyidaw on Friday during a review of the country’s National Strategic Plan for the Advancement of Women.

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    Family matters: Census reveals dilemmas for Chin women

    Married women in Chin State give birth to nine children on average, compared to four in Rangoon, according to new data.

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    Burma’s broken system silent on violence against women

    Recent revelations about severe abuses inflicted on two young housemaids have highlighted the need for better protection of the rights of girls and women.

    Lead Story News Women's Issues

    Tech-savvy girls aim to make a mark in Burma

    The 100 participants range in age from 16 to 20, and take part in workshops that are run at their local libraries in five regions across Burma.

    Lead Story News Women's Issues

    Govt ‘welcoming’, but women’s groups question political will

    Women’s rights groups say Burma’s new government needs to push harder if it wants to achieve real progress on eliminating violence and discrimination against women.

    Lead Story News Peace Process Women's Issues

    Women’s groups call for 30% quota at peace talks

    It was agreed by govt, ethnic and military delegates at peace talks – now women’s groups want to see the quota implemented.

    Feature Lead Story News Women's Issues

    Burma’s deadly abortion taboo

    “One of my friends is five weeks pregnant. She is uneducated and poor. Her boyfriend ran away when she told him that she was pregnant. She’s crying.”

    Lead Story News Society Women's Issues

    Rape victims struggle to find justice

    Drawn out court proceedings, weak law enforcement and conservative attitudes towards women undermine justice in rape cases

    Analysis Feature Lead Story News Women's Issues

    Meet the Burmese women tackling tradition and taboo

    Women are seen as the custodians of culture in Burma. But in a patriarchal society, do they also have the key to unlocking/creating gender equality?

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    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.

    2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics Women's Issues

    2015 Election: Women account for 13% of candidates

    The NLD submitted the highest number of female candidates, with 168 women contesting polls, followed by the USDP with 72.

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    When an ethical boycott backfires

    Tourists used to flock to see the legendary ‘long-neck’ women in northern Thailand. Now, amid campaigns to ‘Stop the Human Zoo’, the steady stream of visitors has dried up. And so has their money.

    Moon Nay Li and Shirley Seng pose for a photograph at the DVB office. (PHOTO: DVB).

    Interview Kachin Lead Story News Women's Issues

    INTERVIEW – Kachin women fight back

    Moon Nay Li and Shirley Seng from KWAT talk to DVB about the ongoing conflict in Burma’s northern states and the difficulties facing Kachin women.

    Lead Story News Parliament Religion

    Parliament hears briefing on Marriage Bill punishments

    Non-Buddhist men may face two years in prison or a US$1,500 fine, or both, if found to have violated the controversial Marriage Bill, if adopted.

    2015 Elections Lead Story Mon News Politics Women's Issues

    ELECTION 2015: Women’s Party in limbo

    UEC director says party application is still being processed. However, a 30 April deadline for forming new parties is just one week away.

    Lead Story News Parliament Women's Issues

    Parliament agrees to women’s protection bill

    Parliament agrees to adopt new legislation aiming to protect women from violence, as the national relevance of the issue is highlighted.

    Lead Story News Parliament Women's Issues

    Women’s groups slam Race Protection

    Civil society organisations have delivered a statement from 180 groups denouncing the controversial proposed legislation.

    Kachin Lead Story News Women's Issues

    Thousands turn out for Kachin schoolteachers’ funeral

    After a two-day funeral procession in the area, the bodies of the two young women murdered in Muse arrive in Myitkyina for burial.

    DVB Debate: Sexual harassment in Burma video

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    DVB Debate: Sexual harassment in Burma

    DVB Debate’s first all-female panel dissect the elements in Burmese law and society which contribute to the problem of sexual violence and gender discrimination.

    Shan family fights to free girl trafficked to China video

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    Shan family fights to free girl trafficked to China

    A Shan family makes contact with their stolen sister trapped in China.

    DVB Debate: Systematic rape is used as a weapon of war video

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    DVB Debate: Systematic rape is used as a weapon of war

    In the second of a two-part special on war crimes, panellists on DVB Debate discuss the systematic use of rape by the Burmese army.

    Lead Story News Women's Issues

    NGO calls for laws to protect women and children

    “It is necessary to amend the 2008 Constitution as it protects those who violate women’s rights. We also urge the various parties in the peace process to help adopt policies that will ensure justice and security for women.” –WLB

    Conflict Contributor Lead Story News Women's Issues

    New approaches needed to help survivors of rape in Burma

    The situation in Burma is an example of how the current approach, largely based on the principle of co-operating with governments, can leave survivors of sexual violence without even the most basic humanitarian support, let alone the specialised support they need.

    Lead Story News Uncategorized Women's Issues

    Interfaith marriage law violates Constitution: HRW

    Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on Burma’s President Thein Sein and House Speaker Shwe Mann to reject the Emergency Provisions on Marriage Act for Burmese Buddhist Women.

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    Women walk for empowerment in Rangoon

    More than one thousand women took to the streets of Rangoon on Sunday to take part in the city’s first ‘walkathon’ organised specifically for women.

    Lead Story News Politics

    President’s Office douses notion of Women’s Ministry

    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.

    Lead Story News Politics

    Census ‘needlessly divisive’ in ethnic areas: ICG

    The 2014 census is a huge undertaking for Burma’s government, who insist they have the cooperation of all. The ICG say questions on religion and ethnicity are potentially ‘divisive’, they may have trouble just getting an answer.

    Conflict Ethnic issues Lead Story News Society Women's Issues

    Women urged to take part in peace process

    The nationwide ceasefire and peace process has progressed without the input of women and women’s groups. Now participants say that for lasting peace to be achieved, women must be included.

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