Whistleblower group Justice for Myanmar (JFM) reports that the German Federal Foreign Office is using its funds to support and train Burma’s military junta. The Max Planck Foundation invited three…
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Burma's State of Fear replaces outright media censorship under current military junta
By Ali Fowle Fear is a powerful and often debilitating emotion. In the post-coup climate in Burma, fear is being used to control society. Burma’s military are using surveillance, night…
DVB Athan: Burma's Sophia Sarkis Crowned Mrs. Universe Australia Charity Queen 2022
Sophia Sarkis, 45, was crowned Mrs. Universe Australia Charity Queen 2022 for her advocacy work on Burma. The mother and businesswoman has used her platform to raise awareness about Burma…
Yangon's Volunteer Vigilantes Vow To "Fight The Thieves"
Fight The Thieves (FTT) is a vigilante group formed on Oct. 1 with a stated aim to protect residents from theft as Yangon’s crime rate continues to soar since the…
Karenni Woman Tackles Gender-Based Violence Through Education
“A society that is well educated on gender-based violence is the foundation of a peaceful democratic nation.” By Mookdapa Yangyuenpradorn for Fortify Rights. Illustration by Tams Lu. When Mu Zuzan…
Burmese-Canadians in British Columbia raise funds for Burma by selling recyclables
By Peter Aung On a briskly cold Sunday morning in November Min Min, Ye Htut and Shan Ma collect bottles and cans to raise funds for Burma, 11,748 kms (7,300…