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Braving the wind and waves

As we mark the Silver Jubilee of the Shan Women’s Action Network (SWAN), we reflect on a journey of movement-building defined by resilience, resistance,...

Statement in commemoration of the Silver Jubilee

Today, we celebrate the Shan Women's Action Network (SWAN) Silver Jubilee. At this occasion, we take this moment to reflect on our journey of...

Shan Spotlight – Nang Si Noon

Nang Si Noon, The Nurse who aspires to provide medical services for people in need “I aspire to maintain this free clinic, providing medical care...

Shan Spotlight – Nang San Phong

Nang San Phong, A woman who aspires to support Shan youth to reach the highest level of education Before joining the Kaw Dai National School,...

Shan Spotlight – Nang Seng Nom

Nang Seng Nom, A Wordsmith Opposing Dictatorship “I feel immense happiness when a news story I write brings about change, or when it enlightens readers...

SWAN’s Situation Update (March – April 2023)

Intensified armed clashes between the military junta and ethnic resistance organizations (EROs) and people’s defence forces (PDFs) resulted in an increased number of IDPs....

SWAN’s Situation Update (January – February 2023)

Intensified armed clashes between the military junta and people’s defence forces (PDFs) in Northern Shan State resulted in an increased number of IDPs. In...

Shan Spotlight – Nang Moan Moan Pao

Nang Moan Moan Pao an IDP helper with empathy “I have suffered from the impact of fighting since I was five. At that time, I had to...

SWAN’s Briefing Paper September – October 2022

Intensified armed clashes between the Burmese military and a People's Defense Force (PDF), allied with the Kachin Independence Army (KIA), in Northern Shan State...