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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

Burmese Women's Union (BWU)

The Burmese Women's Union (BWU) was established on January 7, 1995, along the Thailand-Burma border by a group of young female students who left Burma following the 1988 pro-democracy uprising. BWU is a multi-ethnic organization, and members are women of all backgrounds from Burma who embrace diversity and unity without discrimination based on sexual orientation, ethnicity, and religion.

In Loving Memory of Padoh Naw Zipporah Sein

Padoh Naw Zipporah Sein, a founder and advisor of the Women's League of Burma (WLB), dedicated her life to fighting for gender equality, justice, and peace, a role model for many women. Her passing is a great loss for WLB and ethnic women. This short video aims to honor her courageous work and enduring commitment to equality, justice, peace, and federal democracy.

You will always remain alive in our hearts, memories, and throughout women's history.

Women's League of Burma (WLB)

Women's League of Burma(WLB) was established on December 9, 1999, with the aim of increasing the participation of women in the struggle for democracy and human rights, promoting women's participation in the national peace and reconciliation process, and enhancing the role of the women of Burma at the national and international level.