Tag: United Nations
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Risks of creative AI in Myanmar
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Global tech companies have repeatedly rolled out new digital applications in Myanmar without adequate due diligence, driving disinformation, hatred and enabling atrocity crimes. As AI now enables instant audio-visual creation, it is critical that companies adopt rigorous, rights-based safeguards to avoid repeating these errors.
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Sex-based violence in Myanmar
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Myanmar’s military systematically uses sex-based violence to subjugate women and girls, intensifying since the 2021 coup. At least 380 women have been intentionally targeted and killed, some burned alive or executed in custody, while over 500 have faced sexual violence, including rape. This deliberate strategy, rooted in patriarchy and militarisation, aims to silence dissent and…
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Hundreds of older people victims of military violence
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Older people in Myanmar are not spared from the conflict’s extreme violence. Since 2021, nearly 700 have been unlawfully killed. Military actions include horrific abuses like beheadings and being burned alive. Many, especially those with disabilities, are trapped and deliberately targeted. Alongside arbitrary detention of almost 500 and harsh sentences, these acts highlight a systematic assault. Urgent…
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Military’s earthquake response: a crime against humanity?
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The devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on 28 March has wrought widespread destruction and immense human suffering, made far worse by the military’s response, which may constitute another crime against humanity.
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Journalists under attack for defending Myanmar’s environment
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Myanmar journalists reporting on environmental degradation have faced systematic violence, arbitrary detention, and torture. Reporters investigating illegal mining, deforestation, and industrial pollution—vital to public health and democratic accountability—are deliberately targeted by the military and a manipulated justice system. This report highlights severe human rights abuses for the UN’s global review.
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Chinese security companies exacerbate human rights violations in Myanmar
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The rise of Chinese private security companies in Myanmar will reshape conflict dynamics. This report to the UN Working Group on the Use of Mercenaries highlights how such companies are proxies for the Chinese State, importing authoritarianism, intensifying militarisation, undermining human rights, and exploiting legal loopholes to operate with impunity.
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Killing, torture, and persecution of persons with disabilities in Myanmar
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Since Myanmar’s 2021 coup, at least 117 persons with disabilities (PWDs) have been killed by the military. Many PWDs have faced targeted violence and been disproportionately affected by indiscriminate human rights abuses. Those held in arbitrary detention have been subjected to extreme torture and widespread medical neglect. This report outlines some of the most serious…
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Child rights violations in Myanmar’s conflict
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The military is responsible for widespread killings, detention, torture, and forced displacement of children, recruitment of child soldiers, and attacks on education. With over 1.4 million children displaced and millions deprived of basic rights, this report underscores the urgent need for international action to address crimes against humanity and protect Myanmar’s children.
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Myanmar’s militarisation of education
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Myanmar’s schools have been systematically militarised, including by military occupation, destruction of infrastructure, and manipulation of the curriculum. These violations undermine children’s rights and safety. This report urges international action 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 U.S. election exemplifies the fundamental right to freely choose leaders, but it also signals potential threats to 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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Access to information on climate change in military-controlled Myanmar
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Myanmar, a country rich in natural resources and at high risk from the climate emergency, faces profound challenges at the intersection of climate change and human rights, exacerbated under military rule since the 2021 coup. This report explores the critical information gaps, challenges in access, and potential pathways for improvement in ensuring transparency and safeguarding…
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Killing of LGBTIQ+ persons in military-controlled Myanmar
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The military coup in Myanmar reversed the progress made in protecting LGBTIQ+ rights, plunging the community into a state of heightened vulnerability. This report details the ongoing dangers and killings of LGBTIQ+ persons.
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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.
