February 13, 2015
IPU teams up with British MPs in empowering Myanmar's women politicians
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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.
February 10, 2014
Burma’s Government to Appoint a Second Woman Minister
Burma’s president is set to appoint Khin San Yi, formerly a deputy minister of planning and economic development, as the new education minister, bringing the number of woman ministers in the government to two.
January 13, 2014
First women military officers appointed to parliament in Myanmar
The first women officers appointed to join the military bloc in parliament since it convened nearly three years ago after the 2010 elections have been sworn in as members of the Pyithu Hluttaw.
December 3, 2013
Lagarde, Suu Kyi head line-up at women’s forum in Rangoon
The Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society, which describes itself as the “world’s leading platform featuring women’s views and voices on major social and economic issues,” is hosting its inaugural conference in Rangoon on Friday and Saturday (6- 7 December).
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DVB Debate: Should women lead?
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September 20, 2013
DVB Debate: Should women lead?
In a country where one of the most well-known and respected political figures, Aung San Suu Kyi, wields great influence, many still regard a woman’s place to be in the home.
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In a country where one of the most well-known and respected political figures, Aung San Suu Kyi, wields great influence, many still regard a woman’s place to be in the home.
September 17, 2013
Suu Kyi calls for speedy change to Myanmar constitution
Myanmar needs to change its constitution as fast as possible to put the country firmly on the path to democracy, Nobel Peace Prize winner and leader of the country's democratic opposition Aung San Suu Kyi said on Tuesday.
September 3, 2013
Rising voice for women activists of Burma
The Women’s Initiative Network for Peace (Win-Peace) has expressed serious concern at the continued imprisonment of hundreds of political prisoners including women activists in various Burmese jails and urged the reform savvy from President Thein Sein to take necessary initiative to release t