Report

Child rights violations in Myanmar’s conflict

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Human Rights Myanmar’s submission to the OHCHR highlights the Myanmar military’s grave violations of children’s rights since the 2021 coup. The report documents widespread killings, detention, torture, forced displacement, recruitment of child soldiers, and attacks on education. With over 1.4 million children displaced and millions deprived of basic rights, the submission underscores the urgent need…

Myanmar’s militarisation of education

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Human Rights Myanmar’s submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Education highlights the systematic militarisation of Myanmar’s schools, including military occupations, compulsory training, and student recruitment. These violations undermine children’s rights and safety. Urgent international action is needed to protect education, ensure accountability, and support alternative learning initiatives amidst the ongoing crisis.

The Great Firewall of Myanmar

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The military’s May 2024 VPN block has significantly infringed on digital rights. Human Rights Myanmar’s review of 3 billion Facebook interactions shows a substantial decline in public engagement on Facebook, impacting media, development, and the digital economy. The VPN block, combined with the Facebook ban, may be the largest act of censorship in Myanmar’s turbulent…

Myanmar freedom on the net 2024

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Internet freedom in Myanmar deteriorated again from 2023 to 2024 and the country is now one of the worst in the world alongside China. The military’s VPN block in May 2024 significantly worsened the situation, shifting the country from basic to advanced digital repression.

Undermining universal standards from Israel/Gaza to Myanmar

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The Myanmar military has exploited the inconsistent application of international human rights standards, including in regard to Israel/Gaza, to justify its own repressive measures. By drawing parallels between international conflicts and domestic issues, the military aims to legitimise its restrictions on freedom of expression and undermine the credibility of international human rights mechanisms.

Human rights violations experienced by exiled journalists

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The Myanmar military’s systematic human rights abuses have specifically targeted journalists, forcing many into exile while still facing severe risks. This report highlights the ongoing challenges they encounter, drawing on research and interviews, and framed by international human rights standards.

Gendered impact of the Myanmar coup on free expression

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The military’s gross and systematic human rights violations have not been gender-neutral. The purpose of this report is to establish the gendered impact of the military coup on women and girls who are challenging the coup and asserting their rights.