‘Hey Guys, Tune

Singer Sone Thin Par spoke to the Irrawaddy's Yu Mon Kyaw recently about why she believes in more rights for women—and help from men

You were part of a concert in Yangon on International Women’s Day in March, with Oxfam. What made you decide to take part in it and other activities organized by the charity group?

Oxfam invited me. At first, I did not know much about them, but later I came to know that they provide much support to women, and I accepted their invitation gladly. The first activity I took part in was a song composition contest. There were many songs and we had had great difficulty in choosing the best of the best. We chose four and I sang one, with younger singers. Since then, I hadn’t been involved in Oxfam activities until I accepted the decision to sing on International Women’s Day.

I am an ethnic woman and I am proud that I was able to work with an organization that is working for women. I am glad that I had the chance to participate. It is worthwhile singing the songs if Myanmar women who listen to them get positive encouragement. Though we are calling for the advancement of women, it is impossible