Women’s Political Participation in Myanmar: Experiences of Women Parliamentarians 2011-2016

Ahead of the November 2015 elections, The Asia Foundation partnered with Phan Tee Eain, a Myanmar organization committed to women’s empowerment, to conduct a survey and in-depth interviews of the women parliamentarians who took office in 2010 and the 2012 by-elections – given their extraordinary role in Myanmar’s democratic transition and the importance of their insight to those who follow. The objectives of the study are: • Document the experiences of women parliamentarians who took office from 2011 to 2016; • Identify issues, challenges, and experiences common to this group; • Raise awareness about the achievements and needs of women parliamentarians; and, • Develop recommendations and support structures for future women candidates and parliamentarians.