A senior executive from Myanmar’s state broadcaster has been picked to take part in the BBC’s 100 Women season.

Moe Thuzar Aung, Deputy Director of Myanmar Radio & Television, will travel to London for a unique day of global debate and discussion on Friday.

The 100 Women conference , at the BBC Radio Theatre at New Broadcasting House, will be streamed online and broadcast live in English on BBC World Service radio and BBC World News TV.

It will also air on many of the BBC’s 27 global languages services.

The broadcaster says the 100 Women season is a chance for women to be represented, involved and inspired.

Listeners will also get a chance to have their say on the role of women in society in the 21st century.