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Lahu Women's Organization (LWO)

Lahu Women Organization was established in October 30 1997 a Lahu village in Thailand started with nine members.Our mission is to create more opportunities for Lahu Women’s participation in all leadership roles.

Objectives

1) To preserve the Lahu cultural traditions

2) To improve the education of Lahu children, youths and women

3) To address the health needs of Lahu people

4) To resist discrimination between women and men

5) To work for the development of Lahu women in every sphere together with other Indigenous women

6) To promote the participation of women in the democracy movement in Burma