Human Rights News

Abused at home, Myanmar women failed by law and traditions

By Ei Cherry Aung YANGON (Myanmar Now) – Last month,…

Inside the world of male sex workers

The well-dressed father of two earns good money. He speaks English…

Rights Group Calls on Myanmar Government to Try Soldiers in Civilian Courts

An international rights group called on the Myanmar government…

Human Rights Tattoos

To highlight the importance of human rights, three Burmese tattoo…

UN Envoy Says New Government in Myanmar Faces Many Rights Problems

The same day that Myanmar’s parliament voted in the first president…

Tatmadaw releases 46 child soldiers

By Wa Lone   |   Monday, 14 March 2016 The Tatmadaw has…

Ranks of Burma’s PR Holders Modest but Growing

By TIN HTET PAING / THE IRRAWADDY| Saturday, March 12, 2016 RANGOON…

AUNG MYO MIN: ‘TREAT US AS HUMAN BEINGS, NOT AS A PROBLEM’

U Aung Myo Min is one of Myanmar’s best-known LGBT activists.…

Analysis: New Lawmakers, Same Silencing of Burma’s LGBTQ Citizens?

Irrawaddy News  CHIANG MAI, Thailand — Despite last week’s…

Cambodia, Singapore ratify ASEAN Convention Against Trafficking in Persons

MANILA – Cambodia and Singapore have deposited their respective…