Myanmar has never ranked highly in global gender equality tables, but improvements were made during the reform years. The United Nations says patterns of abuse and gender-based violence have definitely worsened since the military coup. In this feature, we profile a women’s rights defender who says women must play a meaningful role in building a peaceful future for the country.
Doh Athan is a weekly podcast about human rights issues in Myanmar. It is made by local journalists with media partners from across the country, through a partnership with Fondation Hirondelle and the support of our donors.
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