Artist Htein Lin’s bold new exhibition, ‘Skirting the Issue’, invites participants to question whether and why they follow discriminatory customs.
If the NLD fails to take into account the importance of the role of women in government, potential for the country’s future economic and social success is at risk.
Seven local women nominated and four nominated at event, which honors SE Asian women with notable achievement in a range of fields
Leading women in Myanmar's tech sector urged young people to test their personal limits in order to succeed at an event marking International Women's Day.
Vice President Henry Van Thio vowed to ensure that women make up 30 percent of the participants in every sector during an event marking International Women's Day on Friday.
If we want #BalanceforBetter in the peace process, then let’s amplify powerful female voices, give them a platform, a seat at the table. All of Myanmar will benefit.
Their contribution to overall peacebuilding is extensive, but many qualified women do not take part in the Union Peace Conference sessions.
More women are contesting for leading positions in Yangon City Development Committee, but the number remains vastly disproportionate to that of male candidates.
Today marks the 62th anniversary of the death of Daw Saw Hsa, was known for her hospital for the poor in Yangon and for her work with leprosy patients and...
Stigmatization of condom use remains a problem; maternal mortality rate still unacceptably high
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