MYANMAR - Why We Didn’t Go

How much do you know about Myanmar? Have you heard of the iconic Aung San Sui Kyi? Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, martyr of democracy who has spent 20 years of her life in house arrest, who fell from grace on an international stage and it is now unknown if the 80 year old mother of Myanmar is still alive? Lock in to this gripping episode to find out more. Lotta and Cam discuss Suu Kyi‘s life, the historical events that lead to the current civil war and sham elections, to Rohingya crisis, scam centres: in short, why we didn’t not go to Myanmar. A incredibly privileged position to take - as so many people from myanmar are trying to escape or rave their lives from the violence raging around them. If you want to donate to help some of the most vulnerable people in this theatre of terror, here are some suggestions:The Women‘s Peace Network of Myanmar supports the most vulnerable people on the path to a democratic and violence free Myanmar. Ere you can donate to help educate Rohingya girls in refugee camps.https://www.womenspeacenetwork.orgYou can donate to help victims of modern slavery and forced marriage in Myanmar here, including the scam centres on the Thai - Myanmar border we talk about in the episode. They also focus on the exploitation of women and girls who are incredibly vulnerable and are facing heightened risks of sex-trafficking, forced marriage and forced labour.https://www.freedomfund.org/hotspot/myanmar/If you‘re interested to learn more, here are some resources:Clare Hammond‘s Book, ON THE SHADOW TRACKS: A Journey Through Occupied MyanmarThe podcast What‘s Happening in MyanmarFor a fortnightly update on the situation in Myanmar through experts and interviewsThanks for listening to this big one! Remember to share, subscribe and like!