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We believe that the protection of civil and political rights will ensure a more peaceful and prosperous future for all people in the region.
The Burma Project/Southeast Asia Initiative supports civil society efforts to advance free expression, ensure government accountability and justice, and empower marginalized groups to exercise their rights.
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Burma in Transition
February 28, 2013 | by Zaw Zaw, Jeffrey Stein | 2 comments

Despite positive developments in Burma, the country remains mired in conflict. These photographs present a snapshot of life in Burma today, highlighting the causes for hope and progress and the immense challenges that remain.

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Exiled to Nowhere: Burma’s Rohingya
July 9, 2012 | by Heather Marciniec | 16 comments
Greg Constantine has spent years documenting the plight of the Rohingya and believes their story is one of the worst cases of human rights abuse in Asia today.
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The “Blood Rubies” of Burma
April 13, 2012 | by Amy Yenkin, Heather Marciniec | 2 comments

The documentary photography exhibit BLOOD/STONES: Burmese Rubies tells the story of the beautiful jewels that are a source of great wealth for a country where most people live in poverty.

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