Women make up over half of Myanmar’s population, yet significant obstacles remain for women to be able to participate in political processes and to achieve equal representation in Myanmar’s state institutions.
The issue of gender equality in Myanmar is in the spotlight again. Women are on the frontlines of the anti-coup protests taking place since the junta ousted the civilian government a year ago.
Some 60 percent of protesters against the military coup are women who fear their hard-won rights hang in the balance.
The International Women’s Day is observed worldwide on Monday 8th March.
On Feb. 1, 2021, Myanmar’s military seized power. While a dramatic event, the coup was a continuation of old power structures.
On Feb. 1, 2021, Myanmar’s military seized power. While a dramatic event, the coup was a continuation of old power structures.
Creating women’s wings within political parties allows women greater influence over policymaking
Women account for 51 percent of Myanmar’s population and 19 million out of 37 million eligible voters at the 2020 general election.
Women account for 51 percent of Myanmar’s population and 19 million out of 37 million eligible voters at the 2020 general election.
Across the world, people are making efforts to increase the number of women in government in order to reduce gender disparities and help ensure that the voices and concerns of women are heard.
Daw Saw Yee and Daw Ohn Shwe have many things in common, but until recently their paths had not crossed.