Recent revelations about severe abuses inflicted on two young housemaids have highlighted the need for better protection of the rights of girls and women.
Tag: gender equality
Interview: 'They don’t know it’s not OK to beat a woman'
Representatives of the United Nations Population Fund speak to DVB about efforts to address gender-based violence in Burma.
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.
Peace process quota no guarantee for women’s participation
Without real change in attitudes towards women, a 30 percent quota for their participation in Burma’s peace process is meaningless
Women MPs set to double
The incoming parliament is set to have double the women of the previous government – but will that result in adequate representation?
Two bites of the Cheery
INTERVIEW: DVB speaks to Cheery Zahau, a renowned Chin human rights activist who is now seeking a seat in parliament at the upcoming election.