Profile
Aung Zaw is a journalist and editor based in Myanmar. As the founder of "The Irrawaddy," a publication launched in response to the 1988 uprisings in Burma and aimed at promoting democracy and human rights, Aung Zaw has been a pivotal figure investigative journalism in Southeast Asia. His work primarily explores themes of political reform, freedom of speech, and the impacts of authoritarian governance in Myanmar. Through "The Irrawaddy," which started as a magazine for the Burmese diaspora and has grown into a key source of news and commentary, he has significantly influenced public discourse and policy inside Myanmar and among international observers.His efforts have not only shed light on critical issues such as military power dynamics, ethnic conflicts, and democratic transitions but have also put him at considerable personal risk. Exhibited in numerous international forums on press freedom and human rights, Aung Zaw's contributions to journalism have been recognized globally.
