Naw Fuji San

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Starting Point

Ms. Naw Fuji San is a staff member in the Administrative and Logistics Department of the Joint Monitoring Committee (JMC). This committee was established in 2015 as a result of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) and is responsible for mediating and facilitating the NCA signatories. The significance of this committee piqued her interest in pursuing a career in this field. In her role, she was engaged in conflict prevention and Capacity-Building Training Projects.

Peace Journey

She suggested that dialogue is the best solution for the dispute between the conflicting parties. Initially, she faced a few challenges, as it was her first time working for an entity that liaised between the Tatmadaw and the ethnic armed organisations (EAOs). However, because her responsibilities were primarily office-based, her experience was relatively stable. She hopes for more women to participate in the peacebuilding process. In her view, many women in Myanmar show limited interest in politics, which may hinder their participation. She emphasises the importance of encouraging women to recognise that their involvement is a vital strength in building and sustaining peace. She believes motivation and awareness are keys to increasing women’s engagement in peace efforts.

Success Stories

One of the highlights of her career is from 2017 to 2020, when she facilitated capacity-building and provided teaching aid kits to these programmes. She arranged interactions between the JMC committee members and external peace activists. Additionally, she raised awareness regarding the NCA among local communities through public talks and training sessions. She also worked with signatory groups to promote understanding and compliance with the obligations outlined in the NCA.