A delegation of women from Burma spoke at a meeting in the British Parliament today. They spoke about the ongoing use of rape and sexual violence by the Burmese Army, as well as the situation in Kachin State highlighting the ongoing military offensive and humanitarian assistance for IDPs, Karen and Shan State, refugees return, the peace process and new laws restricting freedom of autonomy to choose the religion and women’s rights.
The delegates from Burma include:
Tin Tin Nyo from Women’s League of Burma (WLB)/BWU
Naw Susanna Hla Hla Soe – Karen Women Empowerment Group
Wahku Shee – WLB/ Karen Women Organization
Moon Nay Li – WLB/ Kachin Women’s Association Thailand – KWAT
May Sabe Phyu – Kachin Peace Network
Nang Hseng Moon – WLB/ Shan Women’s Action Network (SWAN)