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Key Finding 2: Women in Myanmar experience an atrophy of justice Our research found that conditions of impunity are the norm experienced by most women victims in this study, including survivors of sexual violence. Like a wasted muscle, they lose the ability to even imagine how to demand the righting of a wrong. We found that when asked about whether they felt that “justice” had been done, the women’s answers were largely negative and revealed a concept of justice encompassing three things: a wish to see perpetrators punished and victims acknowledged; the need to be given back what was taken from them, in particular access to their land for displaced women; and the belief that the proper role of a legitimate state is to provide equally for their citizens to ensure that all can obtain a decent standard of living and basic human dignity. Three women (all Kachin) out of the 29 who participated in this action research project have attempted to seek justice in the courts. Two were unsuccessful, and the outcome of the third case was dissatisfying for the family. In all three cases, the process led to further harassment and problems for the victims or their families. 14 Women in Myanmar have little space to think about the concept of justice. Human rights organizations are documenting cases and collecting information, but it is next to impossible to take legal action. However, the desire for justice is strong. Many women political prisoners continue to be involved in political movements as part of the fight for democracy and peace after they are released. Although they have suffered greatly in the past, their desire for political change is undiminished, and in most cases, imprisonment has served to radicalize them further whilst strengthening their determination. Thandar detained as a political prisoner Because of my experiences being oppressed, I must say that there is no justice. To have justice, we need to have a law that will fulfill the needs of the citizens, protect them, and apply equally to everyone. The system must be free of bribery and corruption.
Even if I die before justice comes to us, my great-grandchildren will be trying to get it and I hope they will live happily. Hkawn Shawng Kachin Hkawn Shawng had to flee an attack on her village. The army burned her village and she lost everything. In the forest she was attacked and shot by the Burmese army, together with other villagers. Her granddaughter was abducted and killed. Hkawn Shawng believes that her granddaughter was sexually abused and then killed. Today Hkawn Shawng lives in an IDP village, and struggles for her survival. 15 Mar Mar Oo detained as a political prisoner They sent me to the military tribunal with various accusations. I did not commit those actions. Even with how hard I tried to submit my argument, the one who made the decision was not a judge. They were military officers. They opened the envelope which they brought along with them, took out the letter from inside, and read the sentence: ‘Three years imprisonment with hard labor.’ Women’s <strong>Experiences</strong> of War, Peace, and Impunity in Myanmar
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Page 28 and 29: 26 Cho Cho Aye detained as a politi
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Page 36 and 37: 34 Hkawn Shawng Kachin Hkawn Shawng
Page 38 and 39: 36 Hnin Hnin Hmway former political
Page 40 and 41: 38 Htay Htay Karen
Page 42 and 43: 40 Htoo Htoo Karen
Page 44 and 45: 42 Htu Bu Kachin Htu Bu used to liv
Page 46 and 47: 44 Khin Mi Mi Khine former politica
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Page 58 and 59: 56 Nyar Eh Khu Karen
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64 Paw Poe Karen Paw Poe lives with
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66 Pi Pi Karen
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68 Roi Bu Kachin Roi Bu has survive
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70 San San Maw former political pri
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72 Tar Thue Karen
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74 Ma Thandar former political pris
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76 Thet Thet Aung former political
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78 Tin Tin Cho former political pri
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80 Yaw Myaw Kachin Yaw Myaw is a mo
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