Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Khaing Zar Aung, President of the Industrial Workers Federation of Myanmar (IWFM), and Treasurer of the Confederation of Trade Unions Myanmar (CTUM). Ma Khaing Zar grew up in Yangon, Myanmar. She began working at the age of sixteen in a garment factory, making clothing for big international labels. She joined the political movement against the previous military dictatorship led by the then Federation of Trade Unions of Burma (FTUB), while in exile in 2007. After she was able to return to Myanmar in 2012, she became a key force in helping to grow the free and democratic union movement. She is now in exile in Germany. An arrest warrant hangs over her and her passport has been declared void, but her fight for democracy and workers’ rights endures despite continued risks to her life. Here she talks about the campaign to get international companies to stop doing business in Myanmar, voices her pleas to the European Union to implement comprehensive economic sanctions to stop the flow of cash into the regime’s hands, and speaks of her determination to continue to fight for better conditions for all workers in Myanmar. 

The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you’d like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).

Credits:

Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.

Graphics: SelinaXin

Sound Effects: https://mixkit.co

*Special thanks to Khaing Zar Aung and all those who are bravely standing up for workers rights in Myanmar during this difficult time. We are so grateful to Khaing Zar Aung for adding her voice to the conversation.

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Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Hsu and Charlie, two campaigners who have been working tirelessly on a project to create resources for mental health support in Myanmar, called Mental Health Myanmar. Mental Health Myanmar is a website dedicated to informing the Myanmar public about mental health, and why it is important for everyone. The contents of the resources are available in (17) ethnic languages : S’gaw Karen, Moken, Daai Chin, Khong So, Likhy, Hakha, Karenni (Kayah), Kayan, Mon, Tedim (Zomi), East Pwo, Shan (Tai Lung), Ta-ang, Rakhine, Rohingya, Lainong Naga, and Jinghpaw. They also have a Facebook page,  'It's OK to not be OK'. Here Hsu and Charlie talk about the obstacles to mental health awareness in Myanmar, including language barriers and the archaic laws that demonize mental health in the country. They all discuss the strategies they use to look after their own mental health as well as the resources they have created to reach the most vulnerable in Myanmar at this difficult time.

The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you’d like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).

Credits:

Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.

Graphics: SelinaXin

Sound Effects: https://mixkit.co

*Special thanks to Hsu, Charlie and the entire team behind Mental Health Myanmar, who have dedicated their time and resources to raise awareness about the importance of mental health in Myanmar. We are so grateful to Hsu and Charlie for adding their voice to the conversation, you can find our more about Mental Health Myanmar on their website: https://mentalhealthmyanmar.com or their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/itsoktonotbeokmmr

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Thanks for listening, and remember to #KeepTheConversationGoing! Myanmar, we have not forgotten you.

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Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Sophie Brondel, coordinator at Info Birmanie. Info Birmanie is a non-profit association founded in 1996, born of the desire of French citizens to defend human rights in Myanmar. The association works to support opponents and victims of the military junta by acting with French political and economic decision-makers. As part of their activities, they support all ethnic and religious groups in Myanmar, without distinction. Their positioning allows them to forge partnerships with organizations of different political sensitivities, but always focused on opposing the military regime. Here Sophie talks about the history and work of Info Birmanie, the growing unity of the Myanmar people, and the responsibility she feels France bears in opposing the Myanmar junta.

The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you’d like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).

Credits:

Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.

Graphics: SelinaXin

Sound Effects: https://mixkit.co

*Special thanks to Sophie and the entire team behind Info Birmanie who continue to dedicate their time and resources to fight for justice for the people of Myanmar. We are so grateful to Sophie for adding her voice to the conversation, you can find our more about Info Birmanie here: http://www.info-birmanie.org

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Thanks for listening, and remember to #KeepTheConversationGoing! Myanmar, we have not forgotten you.

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