Phyu Phyu Htwe, Freedom of Expression, and the Right to Satire Public Figures
8 Minutes To ReadWayne (pseudonym) explores how political satire is perceived in Myanmar. Freedom of expression is a fundamental foundation of democracy and a powerful tool against inequality and injustice. Occasionally, democracies face […]
Arts of Resistance: The Struggle for Democracy and Human Rights in Myanmar
15 Minutes To ReadMesua Ferrea (pseudonym) unveils the intricate interplay of art and revolution. Art, when oppression looms, transcends advocacy to become a revolution of its own, and revolution, in its essence, is […]
Belonging and Advocacy among the Canadian Myanmar Diaspora: Introducing Ek Khaale and Diaspora Community Stories to the University of Toronto
7 Minutes To ReadAt the University of Toronto, Napas Thein explores how once-divided diaspora communities come together in a discussion around belonging. Photo Credit: Wa Lone
Ek Khaale – Once Upon A Time
5 Minutes To ReadGreg Constantine shares stories about Rohingya educational achievement in Myanmar, from the photo project Ek Khaale, which documents Rohingya belonging in Myanmar.
Political Change and Environmentalism in Myanmar
9 Minutes To ReadHtet Hlaing Win contends that effective environmental campaigns in Myanmar are not possible until a dramatic change in political arrangement occurs.
An Analysis of Gender Discriminatory Policies through the Lens of the 2008 Myanmar Constitution
8 Minutes To ReadSteven (pseudonym) examines the future implications of addressing gender inequalities in Myanmar.
Anything Other than the Sit-Tat
16 Minutes To ReadMyo Min outlines the hidden consequences of people’s commitment to minorities within minorities, such as the Rohingya.
“I don’t want others to face what I faced”: Stories of forced military conscription
11 Minutes To ReadEsther J collects firsthand accounts from people directly impacted by the new military conscription law. Edited by Emily Fishbein.
The Rights of Revolutionary Refugees in Thailand
9 Minutes To ReadVictoria (pseudonym) details some of the discrimination the post-coup Myanmar diaspora in Thailand face.
Making Autonomy in the Federated Shan States: The Federalism of Sao Hkun Kyi (1935)
11 Minutes To ReadKikuchi Taihei argues that Myanmar’s federalism and national identity roots trace back to Hkun Kyi’s advocacy.