Statement:The Karen Grassroots Women’s Network (KGWN) condemns the arrest of Karen human rights defenders

February 20, 2020

The Karen Grassroots Women’s Network (KGWN) condemns the arrest of Karen human rights defenders Naw Ohn Hla, U Maung Oo, U Nge (aka) U Hsan Hlaing and Daw Sanda Myint […] Read more

KWO Statement in Support of Boycott of Military Companies

February 17, 2020

KWO supports calls for a boycott of Burmese military companies. We call on the people of Burma to boycott products made by Burmese military companies, and we call on foreign […] Read more

Joint Statement: KWO Joins Calls to Lift Mobile Internet Shutdown

February 13, 2020

KWO joins national and international non-governmental organizations in calls for the Burma government to end the mobile internet shutdown in Rakhine and Chin States, citing serious human rights concerns.   […] Read more

KWO Address on Karen National Day

February 11, 2020

KWO Chairperson has addressed a formal letter to all Karen people around the world on the 72nd anniversary of Karen National Day. On this day, in 1948, four hundred thousand […] Read more

KWO Address on 71st Karen Revolution Day

January 27, 2020

Our KWO Vice ChairPerson gave a speech for the 71st Karen Revolution Day and shared greetings of peace and unity, best wishes and respect to leaders, staff and Karen civilians. […] Read more

KWO Congratulates Recent KYWLS Graduates

January 13, 2020

KWO is so proud of the recent graduates from the Karen Young Women Leadership School! The 17th group of students graduated at a ceremony this weekend. Guests from community school, […] Read more

2019: KWO in Review

January 7, 2020

It was a busy year at KWO and we are proud to share with you some of the highlights and accomplishments we were able to achieve in 2019. With the […] Read more

Women’s League of Burma Celebrates 20-Years of Leadership

December 9, 2019

Happy 20-year anniversary to our sisters at the Women’s League of Burma! WLB was started in 1999. In an effort to bring solidarity and grow the women’s movement, WLB has […] Read more

KGWN Statement Welcoming Cases Against Burma for Genocide to ICJ

December 8, 2019

The Karen Grassroots Women’s Network welcomes the cases against Burma for crimes against the Rohingya in conflict-torn Rakhine State. For decades, we have experienced and witnessed the abuse of ethnic people in […] Read more