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4661: Myanmar, 12/28/2025, Myanmar House of Representatives
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Election
4662: Myanmar, 12/28/2025, Myanmar House of Nationalities
| Quota Information | Parliament Information | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Are there legislated quotas? | Structure of parliament | ||
| For the Single/Lower House? | > | Current members | |
| Percentage of women | % | ||
| Source: Gender Quotas Database | Source: New Parline | ||
Note: this page was last updated on .
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Aung San Suu Kyi: Advocate for the rights of women and girls
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August 12, 2014
Aung San Suu Kyi: Advocate for the rights of women and girls
One of the world's most renowned human rights activists, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has dedicated much of her life to bringing democracy, dignity and human rights to Myanmar's citizens.
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One of the world's most renowned human rights activists, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has dedicated much of her life to bringing democracy, dignity and human rights to Myanmar's citizens.