We, civil society organisations and individuals, condemn the continued shut down of all internet access in part of Rakhine State, which entered six months today and is now one of the longest shutdowns in the world. All access to the internet was shut down in
2018 2019 Internet Freedom Status Not Free Not Free A. Obstacles to Access (0-25) 10 10 B. Limits on Content (0-35) 16 16 C. Violations of User Rights (0-40) 10 10 TOTAL* (0-100) 36 36 *0 = least free, 100 = most free. A total score
2 November is “International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists”. FEM marks the day by remembering the 5 journalists killed in Myanmar. Soe Moe Tun. Killed 13/12/2016 Aung Kyaw Naing “Par Gyi”. Killed 4/10/2014 Kenji Nagai. Killed 27/9/2007 Tha Win. Killed 2/10/1999 Hla Han.
Today kickstarts the 21-day countdown to Myanmar Internet Blackout Day 101 on 30 September to show solidarity with over 600,000 people in Rakhine who have had no access to the internet for 101 days! Can you imagine that 30 September will be the 101st day
MNHRC’s decision to openly consult with civil society on its Draft Strategic Plan 2020-2024 demonstrates a willingness to conduct a real, substantive and open consultative process. FEM has reviewed the Draft on the basis of international standards and past experiences, and makes 5 positive recommendations
If adopted, the Myanmar government’s new Bill would significantly undermine the right to information (RTI) in one of the world’s most secretive countries. FEM urges the government and parliament to substantively revise the Bill in accordance with international democratic standards. The Ministry of Planning and
“We are very happy to see Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo freed after 18 months of imprisonment. This is a great day for them and their families. So many people in Myanmar and worldwide will be celebrating their release,” said FEM Director, Yin Yadanar
Download the full report Defamation? International standards and Myanmar’s legal framework » Myanmar is not the first country to start a transition to democracy. It follows many others, most of which have found that reforming defamation laws was a critical first step to democracy. Without
A new parliamentary committee tasked with reviewing Myanmar’s constitution is an opportunity for the government to guarantee the democratic rights to free expression, media freedom, and access to information. We welcome the government’s creation of the Constitutional Amendment Committee, established to review and propose amendments