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    Rangoon madam sentenced to 15 years for procuring sex workers
    February 10, 2017in Crime, Lead Story, News, Rangoon131by DVB
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    Rangoon madam sentenced to 15 years for procuring sex workers

    According to the police, Wai Wai Nu housed several young women, including a 13-year-old, at her home in South Okkalapa.

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    Interview: 'A group of women recognising each other as equals'
    August 10, 2016in Interview, Lead Story, News, Women's Issues442by LIBBY HOGAN / DVB
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    Interview: 'A group of women recognising each other as equals'

    DVB speaks to Liz Hilton of Empower, a group that works to ensure equal rights for sex workers in Thailand.

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    Harsh laws put Mandalay sex workers' health at risk
    September 25, 2015in Health, Lead Story, Mandalay Division, News254by PAING SOE / DVB
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    Harsh laws put Mandalay sex workers' health at risk

    Tough laws used to crack down on prostitution are denying education and health care to sex workers, according to a Mandalay-based civil society group.

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    Underage Burmese girls driven to sex work
    August 14, 2015in Scholarcorner29by MYANMAR NOW
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    Underage Burmese girls driven to sex work

    The following DVB article has been edited into a style of English that should suit upper-immediate and advanced learners of the language. Difficult words and grammar structure are marked so…

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    Rangoon minister vows tough action against massage parlours
    December 10, 2014in Law, Lead Story, News, Rangoon266by KYAW ZAYAR WIN / DVB
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    Rangoon minister vows tough action against massage parlours

    The Rangoon Division government has taken action against 43 illegal massage parlours so far this year, according to the regional Border and Security Affairs Minister Col. Tin Win.

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    High risk and no reward for the ‘in-betweens’ of Burma’s sex industry
    January 11, 2014in Contributor, Lead Story, News, Society206by JESSICA MUDDITT
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    High risk and no reward for the ‘in-betweens’ of Burma’s sex industry

    Although it’s well understood that additional services may be provided at massage parlors and karaoke bars, most managers and staff will vehemently deny the fact when a health worker comes…

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