While the release of Aung San Suu Kii was a landmark event for the people of Burma, teachers in the country still face huge problems.
The Burmese Army continues to use rape and sexual violence against ethnic women and girls and commit horrific human rights abuses in Kachin state.
Burma is one of the poorest countries in Asia. Decades of military rule have resulted in widespread poverty, poor health care and low educational standards.
Read more about events in Burma below.
