Testimonies of Women Peace Ambassadors in Myanmar's Shan State

Speaking or acting for peace in Myanmar since the 2021 military coup and the following conflict feels very different than it did a few years ago. Speaking for peace is no longer just about policy or politics, it has become an act of courage.

Women in Shan State are on the frontline of peace and survival. Women’s voices are shrinking in formal politics but growing in informal peacebuilding.
Women Peace Ambassadors (WoPA) build trust across divides. Their work is fragile but scalable. Their leadership may be less visible or formal, but it is more powerful. They are mediating local disputes, organizing aid for displaced
people, and supporting survivors of violence, even when no one is watching. They work not for recognition, but to serve communities that are
dependent on their support.

In times of conflict and repression, WoPA’s work on peacebuilding and women’s rights is not only relevant but also necessary. It shows that the voices of women in Myanmar are not silent. Supporting WoPA is investing in peace!