THE JOURNEY TO MENSTRUAL JUSTICE

Yinn Mar Phoo

(Program Manager at DKT Myanmar)

Phoo is a dedicated advocate for family planning, reproductive justice, and gender equality. As a Program Manager at DKT Myanmar, Phoo works alongside NGOs, CSOs, and CBOs by integrating a social marketing approach, significantly improving sexual reproductive health (SRH) outcomes across Myanmar. With added skills in monitoring and evaluation, she ensures the effectiveness and impact of the SRH programs on the communities they serve. Her ten-year journey with NGOs and INGOs marks a dedicated fight against gender inequality and gender-based violence, underscoring her commitment to reproductive justice in humanitarian contexts. Currently, Phoo is pursuing a Master of Public Health at Tulane University in New Orleans, United States, concentrating on International Family Planning and Reproductive Health.

Su Pan Htwar

(Activist for Adolescent and Young Individuals’ Empowerment)

Su Pan Htwar, a dedicated and passionate individual, has a strong educational background in Social Science. Currently, she is a dedicated trainer deeply committed to community and social work. She places special emphasis on focusing diversity education and gender issues, providing psychosocial support, and promoting knowledge-sharing initiatives, especially among adolescent and young individuals in conflict-affected regions. She is also a young researcher, and holds a Research Diploma from the Thabyay Education Foundation. Currently, she actively immerses herself in research centered on community development for lasting change.” Her strong interest in gender issues and breaking societal norms led her to win the Feminist Literature Competition Round 8 by the Purple Feminists Group, where she openly discusses topics like menstruation.

Su Pan Htwar is not only an advocate but also a passionate photographer. Using the art of storytelling through her lens,she captures the compelling narratives of individuals grappling with gender-based violence, gender issues, and women’s leadership. She is determined to create a more just and equitable future.