The 21st Century Panglong Conference is keeping alive hopes of building a federal democratic Union in Myanmar, a desire which began with the 20th century Panglong Conference in 1947.
There would be no denying that peace is most desired by the people of Myanmar, which has been experiencing armed conflicts since it gained independence in 1948.
Legal aid ensures people’s access to justice, and is, therefore, a noble undertaking. It is one of the tools to establish rule of law as it completes the judiciary pillar of a democracy.