A young woman with long dark hair tied back, wearing a brown jacket, looks thoughtfully into the distance. The background is blurred, giving a soft, urban feel.

A Phyu

A Phyu is a Burmese Muslim woman who was arrested in 2021 for raising her voice against the military coup in Myanmar. Now resettled in the United States through a refugee program, she continues her work as a mental health support worker, focusing on the emotional well-being of vulnerable Burmese communities. Her advocacy centers on the power of storytelling as a tool for healing, resistance, and restoring dignity.