The taste of democracy usually calls for more of the same.
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi (click here) is one of the founding members and current chairperson of the National League for Democracy (NLD) in Myanmar.
In November 2012, she accepted the role of UNAIDS Global Advocate for Zero Discrimination, for which she will advocate for the elimination of stigma and discrimination. She is especially concerned that stigma and discrimination create an environment of fear that prevents people from accessing lifesaving HIV services....
Democracy came to Myanmar with a compassionate and hopeful face. It did not take shape by war. Daw Aung San Suu Kyi brought hope and compassion to Myanmar through health initiatives supported by the global community. The people of Myanmar had little to no exposure to 'health knowledge' and the movement toward freedom and valuing human life. Nothing was forced on them, they decided day after day they wanted a different resolve by a government.
November 11, 2015
By Vijay Joshi, Esther Htusan
Yangon, Myanmar (AP) — Myanmar's transition (click here) to greater democracy after decades of military rule surged ahead Wednesday as opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's party continued its election sweep and the government promised a peaceful transition of power.
Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy said it received a message from Information Minister Ye Htut on behalf of President Thein Sein congratulating it for leading the race for parliamentary seats in Sunday's election.
Ye Htut said the government will pursue a peaceful transfer of power "in accordance with the legislated timeline." He was not immediately available for comment....
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi (click here) is one of the founding members and current chairperson of the National League for Democracy (NLD) in Myanmar.
In November 2012, she accepted the role of UNAIDS Global Advocate for Zero Discrimination, for which she will advocate for the elimination of stigma and discrimination. She is especially concerned that stigma and discrimination create an environment of fear that prevents people from accessing lifesaving HIV services....
Democracy came to Myanmar with a compassionate and hopeful face. It did not take shape by war. Daw Aung San Suu Kyi brought hope and compassion to Myanmar through health initiatives supported by the global community. The people of Myanmar had little to no exposure to 'health knowledge' and the movement toward freedom and valuing human life. Nothing was forced on them, they decided day after day they wanted a different resolve by a government. November 11, 2015
By Vijay Joshi, Esther Htusan
Yangon, Myanmar (AP) — Myanmar's transition (click here) to greater democracy after decades of military rule surged ahead Wednesday as opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's party continued its election sweep and the government promised a peaceful transition of power.
Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy said it received a message from Information Minister Ye Htut on behalf of President Thein Sein congratulating it for leading the race for parliamentary seats in Sunday's election.
Ye Htut said the government will pursue a peaceful transfer of power "in accordance with the legislated timeline." He was not immediately available for comment....
