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KWO message on International Women’s Day

March 8, 2024

On this occasion of International Women’s Day marks 113 years of IWD this year. IWD was first celebrated in 1911, and the UN adopted International Women’s Day in 1977 on […] Read more

KWO Message on the 16 Days of Activism to Stop Violence Against Women

November 24, 2023

25th November 2023 Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, marking the beginning of 16 Days of Activism that concludes on International Human Rights Day […] Read more

Karen Women’s Organisation condemns Burmese military’s continued airstrikes & indiscriminate shelling of civilians in Kawthoolei, Southeast Burma

September 12, 2023

The Karen Women’s Organisation condemns the Burmese military continued airstrikes and indiscriminate shelling targeting civilians which has been ongoing this month. These attacks have killed and wounded at least 30 […] Read more

KWO 8th Congress Statement

July 5, 2023

The Karen Women Organization successfully convened its 8th Congress from the 29th of June to the 1st of July 2023. The congress brought together 125 representatives from 7 districts Kawthoolei, […] Read more

More Burmese Military War Crimes as Airstrikes Kill and Injure Children in Karen State

January 13, 2023

For Immediate Release Friday 13th January 2023 On Thursday 12th January, the Burmese military carried out two airstrikes on civilian villages in Mutraw (Papun) District, Kawthoolei (Karen State), inside Burma.  […] Read more

STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN BURMA

November 25, 2022

KWO releases Briefing Paper calling for a stop to violence against women in Burma. Thousands of people in Burma have been killed, injured, arrested, and tortured by the State Administration […] Read more

International Stop VAW Day 2022 KWO Formal Message in Karen Version

November 25, 2022

November 25th marks the “International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women”. The theme chosen this year by women in our community is: “No one is above the law”. […] Read more

KWO Formal Message on International Stop Violence Against Women 2022

November 25, 2022

November 25th marks the “International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women”. The theme chosen this year by women in our community is: “No one is above the law”. […] Read more

Girl’s rights and protection challenges in Southeast Burma

October 12, 2022

On this International Day of the Girl Child, we bring your attention to the difficulties faced by girls in Kawthoolei (Karen State, Southeast Burma). Obstacles to growing up in peace, […] Read more