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“What people in Burma need is a democratic federal Burma that guarantees autonomy, rights and protection for all, regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion or race.”

Quote by Zoya Phan

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Based on limited available information, Zoya Phan is an activist born in 1980. Specific details about her background, areas of activism, and detailed biography remain unclear from public sources. Further research through authoritative channels is recommended. more

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