Women Political Empowerment Training

The BWU believes that an increase in the number of women participating in the various sectors will lay the foundation of equality that is necessary for long-term peace. For abovementioned situation, it is clear that the women need to be supported in order to build their capacities so that they can participate actively in the women’s rights struggle and pro-democracy movement (with a long-term focus of building a network of skilled women that can actively participate in a future democratic Burma). Consequently, BWU is planning a 6-month ‘Young Women Political Empowerment Intensive Course’ to further the participation of women in various decision-making structures within the democracy movement.

Project description & selection criteria

BWU proposes a 6-month intensive training course aimed at educating young women already involved in the pro-democracy movement. The women accepted will have completed post-ten education, and be working in political organizations along the border.