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Wai Wai Nu

Burmese human rights activist

Wai Wai Nu is a Burmese human rights activist.

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Snapshot as of 15 July 2026

Primary market: Myanmar

Overview

Professional record

Wai Wai Nu is a Burmese human rights activist. Her professional record spans political activist, politician, and human rights defender.

Profile

Personal details

Full name: Wai Wai Nu
Native name: 娃娃努
Born: 1987
Birthplace: Buthidaung
Citizenship: Myanmar
Occupation: political activist, politician, human rights defender
Education: East Yangon University; University of California, Berkeley

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Selected recognition

2025 Asia's Women 100 2025 No. 72 2024 Asia's Women 100 2024 No. 45