Social Action for Women (SAW)
SAW was founded in 2000 by women from Burma living on the Thai-Burmese border. The organization supports women and children by providing shelter, health education, health care, counseling and vocational…
PA-O Women’s Union
PWU’s Profile
The Pa-O Women’s Union (PWU) was established in November 5,1999. The first general conference of the Pa-O Women’s Union was held at Hwe Sae Rop village on the Thai/Burma border on March 18, 2000. The second general conference of the Pa-O Women’s Union was held at Hwe Ma Kae Soump village on the Thai/Burma border on March 1, 2002. At the general conference, 5 central executive committee members were elected to carry out tasks of the organisation.
Palaung Women’s Organization (PWO)
Objectives
- To develop the status of Palaung women
- To maintain the literacy and culture of Palaung people
- To participate in the democracy, peace and human rights movement for Burma
- To advance and promote gender equality and women’s rights by co-operating with other women’s organizations
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Kachin Women’s Association Thailand (KWAT)
Owing to the deteriorating political, economic and social situation in the Kachin state, many Kachin people, mainly young men and women have left their homeland and scattered to foreign countries.
Lahu Women’s Organization (LWO)
LWO was formed in 1997, Lahu women who had arrived in Thailand decided to form a women?s organization to help address the needs of women and children, and to defend the rights of women. Their aim is to empower Lahu women to participate in political, social, education, health and leadership roles.