Tag: United Nations
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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…
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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.
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Myanmar’s human rights challenges for 2025
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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…
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President Trump 2.0 implications for human rights in Myanmar
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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.
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UN Cybercrime Treaty threatens digital rights
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
