“Opening the Box: Women’s Experiences of War, Peace, and Impunity in Myanmar”

The booklet contains the stories of 29 women survivors from Myanmar – former political prisoners from Yangon, and ethnic women from the conflict zones of Karen and Kachin State. It is based on our research with a total of 140 women victims in Indonesia, Timor-Leste, and Myanmar using participatory tools. The report also presents the key findings of our research that are most relevant for Myanmar, introduces AJAR’s participatory research approach, and provides a list of recommendations for addressing truth, justice, and reparations for the women survivors of Myanmar.

The research is collaboration between Asia Justice and Rights (AJAR), Kachin Women’s Association Thailand (KWAT), Karen Women Empowerment Group (KWEG), and Women’s Organizations Network of Myanmar (WON) between January 2014 and July 2015.

Representatives from AJAR, KWAT, KWEG and WON will present the report, and outline the results of the research and our recommendations.

Owner/Developer : AJAR, KWAT, KWEG & WON

Language : Burmese, English