Where is Everything?

By Naw Cha Mu

Naw Paw Paw has spent more than 20 years on the run from the Burmese army. Despite devastating personal tragedies, such as the death of multiple children and her father, she continues to work as a teacher in her community. Her heartbreaking story is nothing less than inspiration. Sadly, it is only one of many stories of survival from displaced people in Burma.

Politics of Subsistence: IDP Coping Strategies as Non-Violent Resistance

By Nanda Kyaw Thu

Burmese internally displaced people (IDPs) are often portrayed as silent victims of their circumstances, with no means of resistance. However, displaced populations in Burma are not passive actors. Through remaining within their national borders, usually in hiding, they are non-violently resisting the increased militarization of their homeland. In order to survive, these resilient communities have developed coping strategies, which are examined in this article.

Internal Displacement: A Global Issue for a Global Community

By Moo Ko Htee

Internal displacement is an international humanitarian crisis that has dramatically increased over the past two and a half decades. Despite the growth of displaced populations they seem to receive little international attention or protection when compared to other vulnerable populations, such as refugees. This article examines the growth of displacement, protection strategies and future hurdles in finding a durable solution to the global internal displacement issue.