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.
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.
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.
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.
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.