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On August 14th to 17, WLB and The Salween Institute for Public Policy (SI) jointly organized federalism Workshop titled “ Designing Federalism: Self-determination, State Constitution and Division of Power” in Pyi Oon Lwin, attended by around thirty representatives from member organizations. The workshop was designed for women leaders who were actively engage in the current peace process.
On July 3-7, WLB’s organized “Peace Strategic Planning” in Chiang Mai attended by the Policy board members, the Advisory board member, secretariat office, Program coordinator. During the workshop, WLB review the role of WLB in the current Burma’s peace process, the review of three main programs: Peace and Reconciliation Program (PRP), Political Empowerment Program (PEP), Women Against Violence (…
On March 13-15, WLB’s strategic planning workshop was organized at Holiday Garden, attended by representatives from member organizations, member of the Advisory board, secretariat and program coordinator.  On 16 -18 March, 2017, the Ninth Congress of Women’s Leauge of Burma (WLB) was held attended by 67 people, including representatives from member organizations, members of the Advisory board,…
On December 7, 2016, WLB organized a Steering Committee meeting to review the activities implemented by the Secretariat Office, and planned for future activity. There was a review of the decisions made in previous meetings, and a discussion of whether those goals had been accomplished. Finally, new decisions were made by the Steering Committee.   From December 8-9, 2016, WLB organized a “Women’s…
A Joint Statement on the occasion of the International Day to End Violence Against Women by Women's Organization Network (WON), CEDAW Action Myanmar (CAM), Gender Equality Network (GEN) and Women's League of Burma (WLB):  https://www.facebook.com/174945632533836/photos/pcb.1484383858256667/1484374831590903/?type=3&theater  WLB Press Release on New briefing paper calls for an end to…
October 13, WLB released a statement: A non-inclusive Ceasefire Agreement will not bring Peace: Statement by the Women’s League of Burma. 
On September 21, 2016, the International Day of Peace (IDOP), public awareness-raising event was jointly organised by Women's Organisation Network (WON), Women's Initiative Network for Peace (WIN-Peace) and Women's League of Burma (WLB). WLB also release a statement on IDOP Day: “From Genuine Peace Negotiation, Toward Federal Union”  https://www.facebook.com/174945632533836/photos/pcb.…
April 5 to 7, 2016, WLB held “CEDAW Consultation Meeting” at Excel Treasure Hotel, Yangon, attended by WLB’s Policy board members and representatives from CAM, WON and GEN.  https://www.facebook.com/174945632533836/photos/ms.c.eJxFk1eORTEIQ3c0opf9b2wUePj~_HjnGlLCkEgtpa2s5~;~;EPpKQkFwBLUJBTH9B9IlCIL~;gUPh6uB4wGWAFsFYNHxKti7gdcBwSexAIHSBkPjgPlo9APyAIE6~;WQ81ibpEqAer2knYdyjSLpgMQoPg~;…
On July 26 – 29, WLB’s delegates attend Ethnic Armed Organization (EAOs) plenary meeting, Mai Jang Yan, Kachin state. In the meeting, there is a carry on of 30% quota agreement which had been made in previous meeting at Law Khee Lar. WLB’s delegates are able to discuss transition justice and women’s issues in the meeting. According to EAOs leaders, the quota was added in the meeting minutes while…
In June 16th, WLB’s leaders met with UNFC (United Nationalities Federal Council) leaders to discuss what kind of joint activities that can be work together. We discuss about the current Burma’s peace process and what is the stand of as UNFC with the 21st Panglong Conference introduce by National League of Democracy (NLD). It is important to stay alert while the Burma’s peace process is moving…
March 8, WLB release press release on the occasion of International Women’s Day https://www.facebook.com/174945632533836/photos/pcb.1244950665533322/1244944938867228/?type=3&theater  March 19, WLB held CEDAW Consultation meeting in Chiang Mai, attended border based CBOs and WLB’s PBs.  March 15 to 17, WLB held CEDAW Consultation Meeting among its member organizations, attended by CEDAW Focal…
On February 24th–27th, WLB organized a training on “UN Security Council Resolution 1325” attended by 20 representatives from member organizations and network organizations. The workshop was provided by Moan Kaein (PEP-Coordinator) and Mae Su Su Swe (Policy Board Member), who had attended UNSCR training organized by Sweden. The purpose of this workshop was to increase knowledge of participants on…