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Activism and Motherhood in Asia
What does a woman sacrifice for the cause she fights for? How are her children affected by persecution taken against her? This post explores briefly the lives of women activists in Asia who are also mothers.
Myanmar: New policy requires HIV groups to register
Myanmar's Ministry of Health is now requiring HIV advocacy groups to register if the latter want to operate in the country. Some are worried that this new policy could be used to “control” or undermine the independence of volunteer groups in Myanmar.
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February 3rd, 2010
A ‘climate of fear' at the Thai-Burma border
Between 1.5-2 million Burmese refugees live in Thailand. For many reasons, this young, traumatized population knows little about reproductive health, which underscores the need for peer health educators and improvements in access to health care.
February 1st, 2010
Myanmar's First Barcamp in Yangon
Barcamp Yangon 2010, the first barcamp to be held in Myanmar was a very successful event, with a turnout of more than 2700 people. GV author Tan attended the barcamp.
January 18th, 2010
More websites banned in Myanmar. Global Voices banned too
Bagan ISP, one of the two internet service providers in Myanmar has started banning more websites, including blogs with their own domains. The Global Voices website was also banned.
October 27th, 2009
Disaster Management and the role of ICTs
In a first post of the series, we explore the role of ICTs in Disaster Management and the paradigm shift in Disaster Management strategies that came about post the aftermath of the Indian Ocean Tsunami in 2004.
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A 'climate of fear' at the Thai-Burma border
- the Shan were living in thailand before the thai"s migrated there from southern china,and decla...
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