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Nay Lin Soe
Nay Lin Soe
	Nay Lin Soe
Born	March 14, 1981 (age 45); Myanmar
Occupations	Disability rights activist; consultant; trainer
Known for	Disability inclusion advocacy and accessibility initiatives
Awards	Charles T. Manatt Democracy Award (2016)

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Nay Lin Soe (born 14 March 1981) is a Myanmar disability rights activist, consultant, and trainer working on disability inclusion, accessibility, and inclusive development. His work has been featured by international organizations such as the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) and covered by media outlets including The Irrawaddy and The New Humanitarian.^[1]^[2]^[3]

Early life

Nay Lin Soe was born in Myanmar on 14 March 1981. He was diagnosed with post-polio at the age of three and uses a wheelchair.^[4]

Career

Early work

He began his career working with organizations supporting persons with disabilities, including roles in community-based rehabilitation, training, and disability support programmes.^[5]

Disability rights advocacy

Nay Lin Soe has been involved in disability rights advocacy and organizational work in Myanmar, including initiatives related to accessibility, political participation, and inclusion of persons with disabilities.^[6]^[7]

He was involved in the establishment of the Myanmar Independent Living Initiative (MILI), an organization of persons with disabilities.

Consultancy and international engagement

He has worked with international organizations and development partners on disability inclusion, including training, accessibility initiatives, and policy discussions.^[8]^[9]

Awards

Nay Lin Soe received the Charles T. Manatt Democracy Award in 2016 from the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) for his work promoting the political participation of persons with disabilities.^[10]

References

↑ "Nay Lin Soe and the rights of persons with disabilities in Myanmar". International Foundation for Electoral Systems. Retrieved 2026-03-21.
↑ "Voice for the disabled: 'We have the right to help choose a government'". The Irrawaddy. Retrieved 2026-03-21.
↑ "Disabled battle stigma, lack of funds". The New Humanitarian. Retrieved 2026-03-21.
↑ "Person Profile – Nay Lin Soe". Duskin Leadership Training Alumni. Retrieved 2026-03-21.
↑ "Disabled battle stigma, lack of funds". The New Humanitarian. Retrieved 2026-03-21.
↑ "Voice for the disabled: 'We have the right to help choose a government'". The Irrawaddy. Retrieved 2026-03-21.
↑ "Spotlight: Advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities in Myanmar". International Foundation for Electoral Systems. Retrieved 2026-03-21.
↑ "ICT accessibility for persons with disabilities in Myanmar launched". LIRNEasia. Retrieved 2026-03-21.
↑ "Accessibility Audit in Women and Girls First Programme". UNFPA Myanmar. Retrieved 2026-03-21.
↑ "Nay Lin Soe and the rights of persons with disabilities in Myanmar". International Foundation for Electoral Systems. Retrieved 2026-03-21.

External links

Category:1981 births Category:Living people Category:Disability rights activists

[1] "Nay Lin Soe and the rights of persons with disabilities in Myanmar". International Foundation for Electoral Systems. Retrieved 2026-03-21.

[2] "Voice for the disabled: 'We have the right to help choose a government'". The Irrawaddy. Retrieved 2026-03-21.

[3] "Disabled battle stigma, lack of funds". The New Humanitarian. Retrieved 2026-03-21.

[4] "Person Profile – Nay Lin Soe". Duskin Leadership Training Alumni. Retrieved 2026-03-21.

[5] "Disabled battle stigma, lack of funds". The New Humanitarian. Retrieved 2026-03-21.

[6] "Voice for the disabled: 'We have the right to help choose a government'". The Irrawaddy. Retrieved 2026-03-21.

[7] "Spotlight: Advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities in Myanmar". International Foundation for Electoral Systems. Retrieved 2026-03-21.

[8] "ICT accessibility for persons with disabilities in Myanmar launched". LIRNEasia. Retrieved 2026-03-21.

[9] "Accessibility Audit in Women and Girls First Programme". UNFPA Myanmar. Retrieved 2026-03-21.

[10] "Nay Lin Soe and the rights of persons with disabilities in Myanmar". International Foundation for Electoral Systems. Retrieved 2026-03-21.

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Nay Lin Soe
Nay Lin Soe
Born	(1981-03-14) March 14, 1981 (age 45) Myanmar
Occupations	Disability rights activist; consultant; trainer
Known for	Disability inclusion advocacy and accessibility initiatives
Awards	Charles T. Manatt Democracy Award (2016)