Saw Mi

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Starting Point

Saw Mi was involved in conflict prevention and works at the DHIP Chin Women’s Organisation in Myanmar. She actively contributed to helping resolve injustices and supporting women facing challenges in their marriages, family matters, and economic difficulties. She also provided significant assistance in conflict-affected areas. She helped resolve issues until a just solution was achieved.

Her high school teacher, a founding member of her organisation, is her role model. She earns great respect. Following her guidance, their group has reached its current status. Their organisation is engaged in providing psychological support for women who have experienced sexual violence, raising awareness in the community to prevent the social ostracism of survivors, and educating the locals to assist the displaced people. 

Peace Journey

She contributed towards the peace process by actively participating in the sector supporting women. In working for women's safety, she was driven by the belief that injustices would be resolved and that the truth would prevail one day. She stands as a source of support for underprivileged women. Not only engaging for the cause of women, but she has also been involved in mediating and resolving domestic issues, to alleviate the impact on children who are caught in family problems as victims. She has committed herself to continuing and expanding these efforts. Recently, there have been cases of child rape. Due to a lack of the rule of law, perpetrators are not effectively prosecuted, but their organisation has been able to support and protect the victims.

Success Stories

As for her success stories, women facing difficulties recognise her well. Women often seek her help and she provides support with sincerity, dedication and pleasure. In her region, there are now opportunities for women to become more involved through their organisation.

In her area, women do not face challenges, unlike men, in peace processes. So, as a woman, she has more advantages in taking part in the process. She believes a profound effect can be achieved if women are more involved in mediation.