KWO Celebrates 33rd Anniversary

April 5, 2018

On the occasion of KWO’s 33rd anniversary, April 5, 2018, we celebrate our successes while also looking at our challenges ahead and how to overcome them. KWO will have it’s largest […] Read more

Third Karen Women’s Seminar held in Karen State

March 30, 2018

KWO is excited to announce the formation of a new a new “Karen Grassroots Women’s Network” which will strengthen the voice of Karen women in advocacy efforts.   KWO gathered women from […] Read more

KWO Receives Women of Change Award

March 29, 2018

KWO was awarded a Women of Change award by the United States Embassy in Rangoon.  The Women of Change Award is a U.S.Embassy initiative “to recognize Myanmar women who have made significant […] Read more

KWO Statement on International Women’s Day

March 7, 2018

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KWO Campaign, Stop Domestic Violence Against Women and Children, 16 Days of Activism

November 27, 2017

On the 23rd of November, KWO members and leaders were excited to launch our 16 day International Days for the Elimination of Violence against Women Campaign.  The KWO campaign focus this year, […] Read more

KWO Statement in Support of Karen Day in Washington DC (English Version)

November 6, 2017

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Refugee Activists Discuss Pressure to Return from Thai-Myanmar Border at Chiang Mai Seminar

September 19, 2017

At a public seminar in Thailand last week, Karen and Karenni officials raised concerns about the increasing pressure for refugees to return from the Thai-Myanmar border as international funding for […] Read more

KAREN WOMEN’S ORGANISATION PRESS STATEMENT ON BURMESE MILITARY PERSECUTION OF THE ROHINGYA PEOPLE

September 18, 2017

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Ei Htu Hta IDPs Supporting Committee Letter of Appeal for Continued Cross Border Humanitarian Aid

September 5, 2017

Download the letter of appeal in English here: Ei-Htu-Hta-IDPs-Supporting-Committee-Appeal-letter Read more