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    Tagged: Women’s Issues

    Analysis Contributor Lead Story Women's Issues

    Reclaiming the narrative on women in Burma

    As ongoing violence in Burma continues to forcibly displace thousands of people, women are too often being represented as victims within the narrative of conflict.

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    Life or death: Giving birth in Burma

    Cer Lui had to make a split decision — to drive herself to the hospital by motorbike, or stay in her home with her seven children — and deliver her baby.

    Lead Story News Women's Issues

    Inspiring young girls with powerful women’s stories

    A sneak peek of a new children’s book portraying 15 everyday heroines of Burma was launched last week in Rangoon.

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    Lead Story News Women's Issues

    Women’s group appoints new leaders, plans move to Burma

    “We will soon be discussing procedures to relocate our office [to Burma] where we can continue our mission and operations,” said Naw Hser Hser.

    Lead Story News Peace Process Women's Issues

    Women’s voices not heard at peace talks

    The 21st Century Panglong Conference was intended to be inclusive of all sectors of society. But one voice has been conspicuous by its absence from the peace talks – that of women.

    Lead Story News Peace Process

    Civic leaders raise issues with Ban Ki-moon

    Before the opening ceremony this morning, the UN secretary-general met with representatives of civil society organisations over breakfast to hear their views.

    Lead Story News Women's Issues

    Burma’s laws and traditions failing abused women

    Women who are victims of abusive husbands face cultural and legal barriers if they want to file for a divorce or lodge a criminal complaint.

    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.

    Business Feature Women's Issues

    A business with social responsibility baked in

    A bakery that teaches disadvantaged women the skills they need to succeed in the workplace is part of a growing trend towards social businesses in Burma.

    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.

    Labour Issues Lead Story News Suu Kyi Women's Issues

    Angelina Jolie, Suu Kyi tour Rangoon factories

    UN goodwill envoy Angelina Jolie joins Aung San Suu Kyi on a visit to Hlaing Tharyar industrial zone to speak with female workers about working conditions.

    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 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.

    Chin Ethnic issues Lead Story News Uncategorized

    Women’s rights activists stand trial in Chin State for protesting against army rape

    Eight women’s rights activists were questioned yesterday in Chin State for staging public protests against sexual violence by the Burmese military.

    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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