Story Archive
2011-05-18
In a program aired on May 13, Aung San Suu Kyi says it is premature for Burma to chair the regional grouping ASEAN, discusses party discipline in building democracy, and urges Burma’s government to curb inflation.
2011-05-13
A battered wife explains how she remained married to an abusive husband in spite of his repeated beatings.
2011-05-05
In a program broadcast on April 29, Aung San Suu Kyi discusses the 2003 Depayin incident, says that union-building and the establishment of democracy can be accomplished together, and reveals her personal wishes for the rest of her “life’s journey.”
2011-05-02
From warriors to "butterflies on wheels," Vietnamese women have inspired generations.
2011-04-28
In a program broadcast on April 22, Aung San Suu Kyi calls for talks between Burma’s government and the democratic opposition, discusses the importance of preserving the languages and literature of Burma’s ethnic groups, and expresses concern for Burmese refugees living in camps.
2011-04-21
In a program aired on April 15, Aung San Suu Kyi discusses the appointment by the United States of a Special Envoy for Burma, explains why she will not leave Burma to travel abroad, and shares her views of Burma’s newly elected government.
2011-04-15
A Vietnamese woman describes life as a domestic servant in Macau.
2011-04-13
Nguyen Hoang Nga is a colon cancer survivor. She beat the disease in 2008, and today leads a happy and healthy life with her family of five. Thankful to be alive, she participates in relief efforts in central Vietnam every year, taking her family along to help others, less fortunate Vietnamese.
2011-04-11
Phuong Loan is a tailor and a poet. Asked about the inspiration for her poems, she replied, “Emotions are what make poems.”
2011-04-08
In a program aired on April 1, Aung San Suu Kyi says Burma’s military should recreate itself as an army that serves the people, calls on Burma’s government to spend more on education, and asks Burmese living abroad not to be ‘aloof’ from their country’s struggle.
2011-04-03
In a March 25 broadcast, Aung San Suu Kyi promotes the U.N. Universal Declaration of Human Rights, questions the proceedings of Burma's new parliament, and discusses Burma's trade and treaty commitments.
2011-03-30
In a March 18 broadcast, Aung San Suu Kyi discusses the Jasmine revolutions, the circumstances of Burmese migrant workers in Thailand, and why “democracy icon” is a limiting label.
2011-03-28
In a program aired on March 11, Aung San Suu Kyi discusses Burma’s budget, the problems of drug abuse, and the Burmese people’s disappointment at the results of the 2010 elections.
2011-03-15
In a March 4 broadcast, Aung San Suu Kyi calls for a full-time UN envoy on Burma affairs and says that the string of pro-democracy protests in North Africa and Arab states shows that “the desire for freedom and justice is spreading all over the world.
2011-03-10
On International Women's Day, 2011, Chinese women were asked about their views on the annual event, which has more than a century of history, and on what it is like to be a woman in contemporary China.
2011-03-10
In a Feb. 25 broadcast, Aung San Suu Kyi addresses the concerns of Burma’s ethnic nationalities and examines the causes of fear and disunity in Burma.
2011-03-04
A leading opposition figure calls for the defense of women's rights ahead of International Women's Day.
2011-02-23
In a program aired on Feb. 18, Aung San Suu Kyi discusses the political education of Burma’s youth, restrictions on opening NLD branch offices in other countries, and the importance of artistic freedom.
2011-02-18
In a program aired on Feb. 11, Aung San Suu Kyi discusses forgiveness, the importance of being concerned more for others than for oneself, and the benefits of meditation.
2011-02-02
In a Jan. 28 broadcast, Aung San Suu Kyi defends Burmese monks’ and nuns’ right to political activity and urges Burmese businesspeople living abroad to examine the ethics of their dealings with Burma’s military rulers.
2011-01-31
In a program broadcast on Jan. 21, Aung San Suu Kyi discusses Burma's new national service law, encourages participation in opposition youth networks, and looks forward to the return of Burmese political refugees now living abroad.
2011-01-20
In a program aired on Jan. 14, Aung San Suu Ky reiterates the equality of Burma’s ethnic groups, discusses Wikileaks, and expresses her concern for Burmese nationals jailed in Thailand.
2011-01-14
In a program broadcast on Jan. 7, Aung San Suu Kyi discusses Burma’s ethnic nationalities, calls for transparency in how Burma’s military rulers spend money raised in taxes, and insists on nonviolence in the struggle for change.
2011-01-11
In a Dec. 31 program, Aung San Suu Kyi discusses Burma’s 1990 elections, says she does not want to see her country’s military rulers put on trial, and points to surprising sources of support.
2011-01-05
In a Dec. 24 broadcast, Aung San Suu Kyi answers questions about the political role of Burmese women, China’s relations with Burma, and her talks with U.N. envoys and junta officials.
2011-01-03
In a program aired on Dec. 17, Aung San Suu Kyi urges Burma’s military rulers to join talks aimed at national reconciliation and discusses the future of Burmese youth both inside the country and abroad.
