Equality Myanmar held a reflection workshop on reviewing its work in 2020 which was held via online from 23 to 24 November. Deputy Director Daren Said that “Every part of the organization has succeeded, in spite of the challenges. There is a lot to be proud of. And it can be therefore said that the […]
Myanmar’s military should be put back on the United Nations secretary-general’s “list of shame” for grave violations against children in the conflict in Rakhine state between the government military and a rebel ethnic army, Human Rights Watch said. In June, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres removed the Myanmar military from his annual “list of shame” conditioned […]
By THE IRRAWADDY 20 November 2020 Myanmar has condemned a United Nations draft resolution on human rights for the Rohingya, backed by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the European Union, saying it is “intrusive” and “politically motivated”. However, a majority of UN members – 131 countries – supported the resolution and the General Assembly approved it […]
By NYEIN NYEIN 2 November 2020 Disputes and complaints relating to the actions of election sub-commission members and polling station representatives during the early voting period, which commenced on Oct. 29 ahead of the Nov. 8 election, have emerged in several areas in Kachin State and Magwe, Ayeyarwady and Yangon regions. In this election, early voting for […]
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.