Historically, women in Myanmar (also known as Burma) have had a unique social status and esteemed women in Burmese society. According to the research done by Mya Sein, Burmese women "for centuries – even before See more

The htamein (ထဘီ [tʰəmèɪɰ̃]) is one of the traditional dresses of Burmese women. This skirtcloth or lower body wrapper was worn by women … See more

In 2000, the Asian Women's Resource Exchange (AWORC) published a report entitled Human Rights in Burma from the Forum News (August … See more

• Women's League of Burma
• Karen Women Organization
• Burmese women in Thai 'human zoo'
• The war on Burma's women See more

Marriages were previously allowed between Burmese women and male foreigners provided that the divisional courts in Burma were informed within 21 days of advance notice. However, in May 2010, the government of Burma disallowed conducting of … See more

• Aung San Suu Kyi
• Supayalat, last queen of Burma
• Women's League of Burma See more