KWO Releases Statement on Karen Peace Process and Leadership Meeting

January 31, 2012

Statement of Karen Women Organization’ Second Central Standing Committee Meeting of the 5th Congress  30th January 2012 The Karen Women Organization held its second Central Standing Committee’s meeting after the […] Read more

Capacity Building – Learning To Make Us Stronger

January 11, 2012

CAPACITY BUILDING PROJECT Goal: To support and strengthen KWO s capac ity to provide essential services to the Karen refugee and village communities. About the project: In order to ensure […] Read more

KWO Staff and Leaders Participate in Pounded Sticky Rice Competition

January 6, 2012

KWO staff and leaders competed with other Karen people to make a traditional Karen dish out of pounded sticky rice.  They took first prize! Read more

16 Days of Activism

December 7, 2011

During the Stopping Violence Against Women Day event in Mae Sariang attendees discussed the White Ribbon meaning and the story of the Unforgettable Butterflies. The Mirabel sisters, three women from […] Read more

Stop Violence Against Women’s Day at KWO Mae Sariang Office

December 6, 2011

Events were held, during the 16 Days of Activism, in all 7 Karen Refugee Camps. KWO organized this activity in some cases alone and in other in cooperation with other […] Read more

Stop Violence Against Women Day Skit at Ei Tu Ta Refugee Camp

December 6, 2011

KWO had activities on Violence Against Women Day in refugee camps. During the events KWO presented information about violence against women along with having young people within our community perform skits to educate themselves and others. Read more

KWO Education Coordinator and Executive Committee member, K’nyawpaw

November 29, 2011

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KWO Advocacy Team

November 25, 2011

KWO’s advocacy team raises awareness of the human rights violations of women and children in Karen State, and promotes action to bring about peaceful and democratic reform in Burma. KWO […] Read more

Adolescent Reproductive Health Network

November 25, 2011

Goal: To promote better understanding of sexual and reproductive health and rights among adolescents in IDP areas in Burma and in refugee camps along the Thai-Burma border, and create opportunities […] Read more