Over 23.5 million people have been displaced, 19.9 million require urgent humanitarian assistance (United Nations) and more than half the population has been plunged into poverty. Amidst this turmoil, the United States has slashed foreign aid, exacerbating an already dire situation and drawing international condemnation.

Despite these immense challenges, women have led resistance efforts, advocating against atrocity crimes and repressive laws. Yet, structural barriers continue to limit their leadership opportunities, The Women of Burma (WoB) Internship Program, supported by Union Aid Abroad–APHEDA,

Across Myanmar and in refugee camps along the Thai border, the Karen Women’s Organisation (KWO) is a powerful force for justice, peace, and community resilience. With tens of thousands of members, KWO is more than an organisation—it is a movement of Karen women leading the way in health, education, social welfare, and political organising. Through […]

For Cici, a Chin woman, the coup changed everything. She set aside her dreams of higher education to focus on addressing the urgent needs of her community. Internally displaced people (IDPs), Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) activists, and human rights defenders needed her support—and Cici found herself ready to lead, thanks to the confidence and skills she gained through the WOB program.