A man advocating for gender equality
Source: Peace Monitor
What Policies and Actions Are Needed To Encourage Women’s Leadership?
The administrative systems of the Arakan People’s Revolutionary Government (APRG) are taking over in Arakan State’s townships, free from the military junta’s control. Women participate in various sectors under this government, but observers note that women rarely hold decision-making or leadership roles.
Women’s rights activists, marking Myanmar Women’s Day on 3 July, urged greater collaboration to involve women in political decision-making and leadership positions, as their inclusion remains limited.
Development Media Group (DMG) spoke with young women in Arakan State to hear their voices on what they believe women need to take on leadership roles and what actions should be taken.
A Young Women Activist:
We can’t build a nation with men alone. Women must actively participate and freely express their voices. When women’s voices fade, it severely hinders nation-building. Why? Because women’s involvement drives a country’s development and long-term sustainability. This impact extends beyond domestic affairs, affecting international relations and our ability to respond to other nations’ influence.
In Arakan, women’s voices have long been faint. Authorities must openly protect women from threats to their safety and ensure their right to freely speak and critique. Only then will we see women’s power shine across all sectors.
Full article available here.
What Policies and Actions Are Needed To Encourage Women’s Leadership?
The administrative systems of the Arakan People’s Revolutionary Government (APRG) are taking over in Arakan State’s townships, free from the military junta’s control. Women participate in various sectors under this government, but observers note that women rarely hold decision-making or leadership roles.
Women’s rights activists, marking Myanmar Women’s Day on 3 July, urged greater collaboration to involve women in political decision-making and leadership positions, as their inclusion remains limited.
Development Media Group (DMG) spoke with young women in Arakan State to hear their voices on what they believe women need to take on leadership roles and what actions should be taken.
A Young Women Activist:
We can’t build a nation with men alone. Women must actively participate and freely express their voices. When women’s voices fade, it severely hinders nation-building. Why? Because women’s involvement drives a country’s development and long-term sustainability. This impact extends beyond domestic affairs, affecting international relations and our ability to respond to other nations’ influence.
In Arakan, women’s voices have long been faint. Authorities must openly protect women from threats to their safety and ensure their right to freely speak and critique. Only then will we see women’s power shine across all sectors.
Full article available here.