Rape in Myanmar is 'silent emergency'Many in Myanmar still view domestic abuse as a normal part of marriage that women must endure, says lawyer and activist Hla Hla Yee. But Hla Hla Yee says these figures are just the tip of the iceberg in the country of 54 million. Breastfeeding her infant daughter as she answers calls or gives presentations, Hla Hla Yee embodies the juggle of modern motherhood. One of nine children, Hla Hla Yee was born in Rakhine state, where her parents were farmers. Unlike many rural households, her parents treated their sons and daughters equally and championed Hla Hla Yee's legal ambitions.

Source: Bangkok Post March 02, 2020 05:37 UTC