Speech from KWO Chairperson for Karen New Year

January 11, 2021

The KWO Chairperson speech for Karen New Year, celebrated on 13 January 2021. The Chairperson sends greetings of peace and unity to all with calls for the Karen spirit to […] Read more

The Karen Women’s Organization Stands with Mu Traw District’s Civilians Demanding Withdrawal of Burma Army Troops & Immediate End to Fighting

January 7, 2021

The Karen Women’s Organization (KWO) fully supports the calls of Karen villagers demanding the withdrawal of the Burma Army and an end to road construction projects in their areas.  The […] Read more

KWO is Grateful for Sponsor A Teacher Support

January 5, 2021

The Karen Women’s Organization is grateful for all the support we have received for our Sponsor a Teacher program. Every child is entitled to an education and to live as […] Read more

Joint Release of Learning Materials on International Accountability Mechanisms for Burma

November 27, 2020

The Karen Women’s Organization (KWO) and Asia Justice and Rights (AJAR) jointly release a Karen version of a series of learning materials on international accountability mechanisms for Myanmar. Read more

KWO & KHRG Release Joint Statement On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

November 25, 2020

The Karen Human Rights Group (KHRG) and the Karen Women’s Organisation (KWO) would like to unite their voices in support of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against […] Read more

Formal message for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

November 24, 2020

November 25 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The global 2020 theme is “from awareness to accountability.” KWO recognizes the efforts of women and men […] Read more

Solidarity in Times of Uncertainty

September 27, 2020

Released in September 2020, KWO’s two-year report, Solidarity in Times of Uncertainty, highlights our achievements and in 2018 and 2019. Read more

KWO Two Year Report 2018 & 2019

September 23, 2020

The Karen Women’s Organization (KWO) has produced a two-year report which highlights our achievements and in 2018 and 2019. We are grateful to the many who continue to make our […] Read more

KWO International Peace Day Statement 2020

September 21, 2020

21 September 2020: The Karen Women’s Organization (KWO) welcomes International Peace Day by calling for genuine and inclusive peace in Burma. This year’s theme, ‘Shaping Peace Together,’ recognizes the importance […] Read more