Zin Mar Aung

Zin Mar Aung is a Burmese activist.[1][2] Due to her involvement in Burma's democracy movement, she served 11 years as a political prisoner.[3] She was released in 2009.[4] She created a cultural impact studies group to spread the idea that Asian culture and democracy are compatible, as well as a self-help association for female ex-political prisoners, and Yangon School of Political Science.[5][6] She also cofounded a women's empowerment group, and as of 2012 she leads an organization to raise awareness of issues affecting ethnic minorities in conflict areas.[7] As of 2013 she is working with the International Foundation for Electoral Systems on women’s political empowerment under the Global Women’s Leadership Fund.[8]

She received a 2012 International Women of Courage award.[9]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.mmtimes.com/index.php/lifestyle/11532-not-afraid-to-be-called-a-feminist.html
  2. ↑ http://www.state.gov/s/gwi/programs/iwoc/2012/bio/
  3. ↑ http://www.rfa.org/english/women/zin-mar-aung-03072012171546.html
  4. ↑ http://www.rfa.org/english/women/zin-mar-aung-03072012171546.html
  5. ↑ http://www.state.gov/s/gwi/programs/iwoc/2012/bio/
  6. ↑ http://www.ifes.org/Content/Publications/Interviews/2013/Zin-Mar-Aung-on-the-Importance-of-Women-in-Peace-and-Politics-in-Myanmar.aspx
  7. ↑ http://www.state.gov/s/gwi/programs/iwoc/2012/bio/
  8. ↑ http://www.ifes.org/Content/Publications/Interviews/2013/Zin-Mar-Aung-on-the-Importance-of-Women-in-Peace-and-Politics-in-Myanmar.aspx
  9. ↑ http://www.state.gov/s/gwi/programs/iwoc/2012/bio/