Context
In Myanmar, gender inequality and women’s exposure to violence, harassment, and abuse are not only critical risks but also a major obstacle to national development and peace-building. For the vision of a modern, developed and democratic Myanmar to become a reality, it is essential that women and girls have full access to education, training, and economic opportunities and that their leadership capacities are strengthened to enable them to participate in general decision-making.
Our action
This programme, carried out in partnership with United Nations Population Fund and in collaboration with various ministries and authorities at national and regional levels in 7 states, aims to inform and train women, girls, and adolescents from ethnic minorities and other vulnerable and marginalized groups – including those affected by conflict – in sexual and reproductive health.
It also involves advocacy and capacity building for the formulation and implementation of human rights-based, multi-sectoral policies and interventions to prevent and mitigate the effects of gender-based violence among the targeted groups.
