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Welcome to KWAT (Kachin Women's Association Thailand)
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Kachin is the northernmost
state in Burma,
a country that has been ruled by the military since 1962.
We seek to empower Kachin
women so that they may take a leadership role at a local, national &
international level, and work towards democratic change in Burma in
partnership with the other minority ethnic groups, through peace and
reconciliation. |
Press Release
July 19, 2011
June 21, 2011
June 17, 2011
Mission
The empowerment and
advancement of Kachin women in order to improve the lives of women and
children in Kachin society.
Vision
As a non profit-making
organisation working on behalf of Kachin women, we have a vision of a Kachin State where all forms of
discrimination are eliminated; where all women are empowered to participate
in decision making at a local, national and international level; and where
all Kachin children have the opportunity to fulfil their potential.
Values
We are committed to meeting
the needs of the Kachin community by promoting equality, respect, human
dignity and independence. To this purpose, we are committed to the
development of KWAT as a strong organisation, based upon unity and trust
through transparency and honesty. As individuals, we are committed to
working together with love, patience, wisdom and sacrifice.
Strategic
aims
• To promote
women's rights, children's rights and gender equality
• To promote
women's participation in politics and in peace & reconciliation
processes
• To oppose all
forms of violence against women including human trafficking
• To provide
health education & health services
• To promote
women's awareness of how to manage and protect the environment |
