Karen Women Organization’s congress elects new leaders
The Karen Women Organization recently held their congress to review their work, make plans for the future and elect new leaders. Below is a report about the congress by its organisers.
Karen women provide emergency aid to 80,000 people
The Karen Women’s Organisation provided aid to internally displaced peoples suffering from escalating violence.
Strengthening the power of refugee women to take on leadership roles
The Karen Women’s Organisation is strengthening the capacity of Karen women in Karen State and in refugee camps along the Thai-Myanmar Border to claim their rights.
World Refugee Day: Virus Warfare against Karen Refugees
World Refugee Day 2020: A new report by Karen PeaceSupport Network (KPSN) draws attention to how the Burma Army has intentionally disrupted efforts to protect Karen refugees and communities against COVID19.
Five Challenges that Refugee Women are Overcoming through Collective Power
By coming together to build grass-roots organisations, refugee women are overcoming challenges to secure their livelihoods, their education, their healthcare, and their independence.