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  • Military elections fail 5 key international standards

    This report evaluates the 2026 Myanmar elections against international human rights law. The systematic audit across five legal pillars reveals a total collapse of international standards, characterised by State-sponsored coercion and structural disenfranchisement. This exercise was not a genuine election and the international community should make a principled rejection. Read >

    Military elections fail 5 key international standards

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  • Impact of digital surveillance on civic space in Myanmar

    Impact of digital surveillance on civic space in Myanmar

    The military is weaponising surveillance to crush all civic space. AI-powered cameras and spyware are used to hunt journalists, human rights defenders, and political activists, while repressive new laws create a “rule by lawfare.” This digital dictatorship enables a high-tech war on women and criminalises the very act of seeking privacy. Read >

  • AI undermines cultural life in Myanmar

    AI undermines cultural life in Myanmar

    The military is weaponising Artificial Intelligence to dismantle cultural rights and undermine the right to development. By automating censorship, enforcing digital exclusion, and erasing minority identities, the military has created a digital dictatorship. This submission details how AI-driven repression violates international law and demands urgent global accountability. Read >

  • The effect of digital repression on transitional justice in Myanmar

    The effect of digital repression on transitional justice in Myanmar

    Myanmar’s digital dictatorship creates significant barriers to transitional justice. While new technologies offer vital evidentiary tools, the military weaponises AI, biometric surveillance, and internet shutdowns to criminalise documentation and erase digital memory. This report to the UN calls for global evidence preservation protocols and digital restoration to protect the right to truth. Read >

We focus on civil and political rights

  • Digital rights
  • Media freedom
  • Freedom of assembly and association
  • Liberty and fair trials
  • Right to life
  • …and more
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Defending Human Rights in Myanmar

We are a civil society organisation researching, analysing, and advocating for change in Myanmar and internationally. More about us >

Defend Civil and Political Rights

Protecting freedom, equality, and democracy in Myanmar.

Advocate for justice

Championing legal reforms to ensure fairness and equal rights.

Monitor human rights

Tracking and reporting violations to hold perpetrators accountable.

Empower communities

Providing resources and support to strengthen human rights initiatives.

Expose abuses

Investigating and revealing injustices to the world through detailed reports.

Promote accountability

Pushing for consequences for those who violate human rights norms.

Previous work

  • Myanmar’s militarisation of education

    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. Read >

  • 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 implications for the protection and realisation of fundamental rights. Read >

  • 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. Read >

  • President Trump 2.0 implications for human rights in Myanmar

    The recent U.S. election exemplifies the fundamental right to freely choose leaders, but it also signals potential threats to human rights in Myanmar. Read >

  • 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 history. Read >

  • 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. Read >

  • 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. Read >

  • Strengthening the Press Council’s code of conduct

    The Independent Press Council – Myanmar (IPCM)’s draft Code of Conduct aligns with many international media standards. It emphasises important principles like accuracy, protection of sources, and ethical reporting practices. However, there are some areas where it could be strengthened or clarified to better align with international norms. Read >

  • 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. Read >

  • 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. Read >

  • Access to information on climate change in military-controlled Myanmar

    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 human rights. Read >

  • Killing of LGBTIQ+ persons in military-controlled Myanmar

    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. Read >

  • 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. Read >

  • 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. Read >

  • 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. Read >

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