AYE CHAN MAY

An ambitious and dedicated person, passionate about advancing human rights, gender equality and equity, and preventing gender-based violence. Experienced in conducting research and applying international best practices to regional contexts, with a focus on survivors and/or local community-centered approach, and empowering every individual to advocate for women representation in regional, national, and global level decision-making processes.

Research Coordinator at International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines – Canada Country Chapter (ICHRP-Canada)

• Attend meetings of an ICHRP-Canada committee and participate in discussion and decision making, and in the shared responsibilities of the committee.
• Research and synthesis of information to reach target audiences ie. reading publications and news on a human rights development, contacting our Philippine partners, updating Political Prisoner database, research of Canadian foreign policy and its impact on the Philippines.
• Actively participate in developing and executing HR campaigns through conducting research, assisting in campaign strategy development, liaising with stakeholders and contributing to the overall success of ICHRP advocacy efforts.Student Vice-President at Minmahaw Higher Education Program (MHEP)

• As a student Vice-President, I held a leadership role with the student body. Collaborating closely with the student president and teachers/staff, I contributed to creating a respectful learning environment and enhancing educational experience. My responsibilities included organizing and coordinating various student activities, fostering student wellness, and advocating for student needs and concerns.

Teachers’ Assistant and Administration Manager at Minmahaw Summer School

• Assisted with classrooms management, including maintaining discipline and creating an inclusive learning environment.
• Assisted teachers in delivering lessons.
• Supported students in adapting to a new environment and addressing languagebarriers.
• Oversaw daily administrative operations, including managing students, coordinatingschedules, and delegating tasks.
• Resolved basic inquiries regarding administrative compliance, operational issues andfacility needs on behalf of senior managers.Student President at Minmahaw School (MS)
• Acted as students’ voices while providing a strong and effective leadership to the student council.
• Advocated gender equality and equity, and women empowerment to include more women in decision making process and/or leadership roles.
• Actively engaged with students to ensure physical, emotional, and mental wellness as well as to achieve academic success.Craft manager at Minmahaw School

• The school’s craft business aimed to provide students with an opportunity to use their vocational and artistic skills to help support the school. Profits generated from the school’s craft center were used to fund various educational initiatives and activities. I was in charge of organizing production, marketing, accounting, and overall operation of the craft center.

• Second Prize, Wilfrid Laurier Undergraduate Research Awards for an exceptional critical book review on Unbowed by Nobel laureate Wangari Maathai.
• 2021 Dean’s Honour Roll, Wilfrid Laurier University.
• First Myanmar Scholar, Prospect Burma & International Students Overcoming War, 2020.
• Peer Bridge Scholarship, Institute of International Education (IIE), 2020.
• Full Scholarship, Western Sydney University (Vietnam), 2020.
• Full Scholarship, Asian University for Women (Bangladesh), 2020.
• Student of the Month, Minmahaw School (Thailand), 2018.
• First Prize, English Class, Dear Burma Academy School (Bangkok, Thailand), 2016.