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Myanmar releases Rohingya doctor; rights groups say many political prisoners still behind bars
YANGON, Myanmar – Rights groups are welcoming the release of a prominent Rohingya Muslim doctor who was arrested while trying to calm rioters during sectarian violence in western Myanmar. But they say scores of political prisoners remain behind bars. The case against Tun Aung, sentenced to 17 years in prison following what was considered an […]
Myanmar Releases Prominent Rohingya Political Prisoner
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJAN. 20, 2015 YANGON, Myanmar — Rights groups welcomed the release of a prominent Rohingya Muslim doctor who was arrested while trying to calm rioters during sectarian violence in western Myanmar, but noted Tuesday scores of political prisoners remain behind bars. The case against Tun Aung, sentenced to 17 years in prison […]
International Human Rights Day 2014
66 Anniversary of International Human Rights Day ceremony held at the People’s Square, Myanmar Human Rights Commission,US, Canada,EU Ambassadors of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, representatives attended.
Statement on Government Policy on Return and Resettlement of Exiled Activists and Political Forces
18 December 2014 Government Must Adopt and Effectively Implement a Clear Policy for Return and Resettlement for Exiled Activists and Political Forces After the 2010 elections and during the early days of the reform process, President U Thein Sein’s Government invited Burma/Myanmar diaspora communities, including exiled activists and political forces from different parts of the […]
HREIB conducts gender training for staff members
On August 21 and 22, HREIB held a gender training for staff members at the head office in Chiang Mai. The training focused on promoting gender equality, building staff’s anti-discrimination skills and capabilities, and encouraging equal participation within the work environment. Sixteen staff members from Burma, the Philippines, Denmark and the United States participated in […]
His Plot of Land”–HRBA Documentary shoot
From July 4 to 6, HREIB’s A/V team travelled to Mae Sot to shoot footage for a Human Rights Based Approach (HRBA) documentary, titled “His Plot of Land.” AGAPE Orphanage and Learning Center provided the backdrop for the shoot. The documentary tells the story of the Learning Center’s establishment and the work of its headmaster. […]
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Equality Myanmar (EQMM) is a leading nongovernmental organization that organises a wide range of human rights education and advocacy programs, the documentation human rights violations, and provides emergency support for activists, human rights defenders, and their families. We work with a range of local civil society organizations, educators, activists, various local actors, and our programs and activities reach all states and regions in Myanmar.
Equality Myanmar stands strong for professional commitment, despite the organization having faced a critical situation in 2021 due to the political crisis.