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From Business Success to Grassroots Resistance
Before the 2021 coup in Myanmar, Ma Khaing Yin Mon was a thriving businesswoman in Yangon’s growing SME sector. Today, she is living in a...
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Jul 313 min read


Ko Kyaw Wai Phyo: A Voice for Change for the Sagaing Region
Born in 1987 in Monywa, Sagaing Region, Ko Kyaw Wai Phyo stands as a beacon of hope and resilience in the ongoing struggle for federal...
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Jul 142 min read


Kyi: Embodiment of Solidary and Hope in the Queer Activism Movement
Meet Kyi, a 23-year-old student activist and proud member of Myanmar’s queer community, who stands at the intersection of the...
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Jun 243 min read


World Press Freedom Day 2025 Statement
May 2, 2025 – Press freedom is a fundamental human right that is essential for a free, peaceful, and just society. However, journalists...
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May 23 min read


Ash: Safeguarding the Digital Resistance
A 30-year-old architect-turned-activist named Ash has emerged as a digital rights advocate amidst those fighting oppression in Myanmar....
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Apr 303 min read


Myanmar Women Human Rights Defenders and Journalists in Exile: Resisting, Reporting, and Rebuilding | #AccelerateAction
On International Women’s Day 2025, we at Exile Hub proudly highlight the powerful stories of four extraordinary women from Myanmar’s...
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Mar 73 min read


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Feb 100 min read


Reflecting on the 4th Year Marking the Attempted 2021 Military Coup
This February 1st marks four years since the Myanmar military overturned the country’s democratically elected government. Since then,...
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Jan 313 min read


Through Joni’s lens: Documenting Resistance and Hope in Exile
After graduating with an English Major in 2013, Joni began her journey in journalism as a Video Journalist at Kamayut Media, where her...
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Jan 303 min read


Special Feature: Ma Htake Htar's Story
Following the military coup in Myanmar in 2021, Ma Htake Htar was forced to flee to the border of Thailand-Myanmar to escape severe media...
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Jan 281 min read


Unveiling the Complexity of Resilience
In the midst of Myanmar's enduring conflict, the concept of resilience emerges as a beacon of strength, a guiding light that carries...
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Jan 83 min read


The Courage of Ma Htake Htar: A Journey of Truth and Determination
Disclaimer: This article contains references to sexual violence, which may be upsetting to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. Ma...
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Dec 2, 20243 min read


Honoring the Courage of Myanmar Media Professionals on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
On this International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, Exile Hub extends support to media professionals in Myanmar who...
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Nov 2, 20243 min read


Healing invisible scars: Supporting the mental health of Myanmar’s exiled activists
Stress, burnout, trauma. The mental health of those who fled Myanmar following the coup in February 2021 has been severely impacted. This...
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Oct 10, 20244 min read


Ko Thar Gyi's Resilient Path Back to His True Passion: Filmmaking
Meet Ko Thar Gyi, a 33-year-old from Mae Sot. He grew up in Yangon. Before the coup he was working as an administrative employee at the...
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Oct 3, 20243 min read


Passion into Purpose - The Journey of Mohinga Matters
Mohinga Matters is a group of passionate storytellers from Myanmar with over 10,000 social media followers, dedicated to advocating for...
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Sep 16, 20242 min read


How Ma Su Thit's Media Initiatives Are Empowering Soldiers' Wives to Speak Up and Defect
At age 35, Ma Su Thit’s life was upended on 1st February 2021.The peaceful existence she had known as a sales and marketing manager of a...
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Aug 2, 20242 min read


The Untold Narratives of Myanmar's Journalists in Exile
Since the Myanmar military’s 2021 coup, the country’s journalists have found themselves facing a high-risk new reality; reporting the...
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Jul 8, 20241 min read


Celebrating Pride Month in Bangkok
In early June 2024, Exile Hub’s Fellows proudly participated in the Pride Festival in Bangkok, celebrating Pride Month with a strong...
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Jul 8, 20241 min read


Yan Naing Aung: How Myanmar's unrelenting airstirkes chase families from camp to camp
We take immense pride in highlighting the remarkable journalistic endeavors of Yan Naing, a member of the Exile Hub Critical Voices...
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Nov 21, 20231 min read
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