Human Rights Myanmar publishes a range of in-depth investigative reports and advocacy statements. These publications provide detailed analysis and critical insights on significant human rights issues in Myanmar and beyond, offering authoritative information and expert recommendations on key matters of justice and human rights.
Recent publications
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Myanmar’s cyber law a serious threat to privacy, speech, and security
Rather than ensuring cybersecurity, Myanmar’s newly adopted Cyber Security “Law” grants the military sweeping powers to control online spaces, enabling systematic violations of digital rights, including the rights to privacy, freedom of expression, and access to information. This analysis highlights how the law deviates from international human rights standards and threatens privacy, digital security, VPN… More >
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Meta/Facebook changes threaten Myanmar’s digital space
Mark Zuckerberg’s announcement of significant changes to Meta’s content moderation policies raises serious concerns for Myanmar, where Facebook has both enabled anti-coup dissent and fuelled real-world consequences, including contributing to atrocities against the Rohingya. While fostering free expression is commendable, Meta also has heightened legal and moral responsibilities under international human rights law and its previous commitments to prevent its platforms from enabling harm in high-risk environments… More >
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Myanmar’s human rights challenges for 2025
International Human Rights Day on 10 December is an opportunity to examine which rights may be at risk in Myanmar in 2025. The evolving dynamics of military oppression, the challenges facing any desired transition, the crackdown on civic space, the precarious position of exiled civil society, and the role of the ICC all hold profound… More >
Previous publications
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Proposed Thai law threatens Myanmar CSOs and media
Thailand’s proposed Associations and Foundations Law threatens the survival of Myanmar’s exiled civil society organisations (CSOs) and media by imposing barriers that could force them to cease operations. Already marginalised and working under significant security risks, this law exacerbates vulnerabilities and endangers their critical work. More >
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President Trump 2.0 implications for human rights in Myanmar
The recent United States election was an exercise in the fundamental right of people to choose their leaders freely but also signals potential challenges for human rights in Myanmar. More >
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The Great Firewall of Myanmar
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… More >
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Myanmar freedom on the net 2024
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. More >
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UN Cybercrime Treaty threatens digital rights
Civil society in ASEAN express deep concerns that the UN Cybercrime Treaty’s broad provisions threaten human rights. The treaty could legitimise extensive state surveillance and transnational repression, compromising digital rights, freedom of expression, and the safety of activists and journalists across the region. More >
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Understanding the impact of the military’s VPN blockade
Our project investigates the far-reaching consequences of Myanmar’s military VPN blockage, revealing how it undermines both individual freedoms and the nation’s socio-economic development. By documenting these impacts, we aim to highlight the urgent need for global action to protect digital rights in repressive regimes. More >
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Undermining universal standards from Israel/Gaza to Myanmar
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. More >
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Military order attempts to control online films
A directive from the military mandates registration and state screening for all online film broadcasts, severely restricting freedom of expression in Myanmar. More >
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Human rights violations experienced by exiled journalists
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. More >
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Gendered impact of the Myanmar coup on free expression
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. More >
