Nan Myint Tin

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Starting Point

Ms. Nan Myint Tin has been learning Kayin literature since high school and later shared it with the Kayin people. She also translated Bamar literature into Kayin. She enjoys her activities in preserving language heritage and participating in ethnic festivals makes her feel a sense of kinship with all ethnic groups.

Her later involvement as a civilian representative selected by the government is due to the need for Kayin representation in the JMC's peace processes. She was participated in peacebuilding, mitigation and mediation. In her opinion, peace could be achieved through mutual understanding, trust and negotiation. In carrying her role within the process, She respectfully acknowledges and pays tribute to Ms. Emma, the leader of the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies (CPCS), who currently resides in the Philippines and is originally from Australia.

Peace Journey

She has been participating in the peace processes of the Kayin State Peacebuilding Committee. Her role is closely tied to the literature field, including organising cultural exhibitions, publishing books, and arranging ethnic costume shows. Unfortunately, the subsequent peace processes following the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) that were carried out through the JMC were stalled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, in 2021, the Kayin State government established the 'Kayin State Peace Implementation Committee' and has actively engaged in peace activities since then. It has been successful to a certain extent in her region. 

Success Stories

Her aspiration to connect people is realised, as through JMC, she facilitated communication and mediation between armed groups and the government to reduce direct conflicts. Further, as a woman, she desires to be involved and contribute in a coordinating role. In her opinion, within the peace process, women in Myanmar do not face discrimination. Therefore, they should participate more as negotiators. Thus,  several strategies and encouragements should be implemented to strengthen women's participation in peacebuilding, peacekeeping, and peace processes. Educational campaigns should be conducted to raise awareness among women about these processes. Additionally, knowledge dissemination can help resolve fears and barriers. Encouragements and motivations will leverage women's empathetic nature.