We faced a critical situation in 2021 due to the military coup, increased political and security risks, and the COVID 19 crisis. We studied and evaluated the sociopolitical and economic failures, the impacts of military crackdown, restrictions, instability, human rights violations, and military atrocities. Thus, we redesigned our programs and projects to approach these challenges and security risks in organizing and conducting community meetings, trainings, and workshops.
With the support of various donors in 2021, we faced a most challenging situation in keeping the organization standing strong, and implementing our planned programs and activities.
The considerable risk of safety and security, armed conflicts, unstable internet connection and electricity outages, and military checkpoints restricted the planned activities of EQMM. During these tough times, the military regime targeted and threatened the CDM campaigns, peaceful protests, civil society organizations, international non-government organizations, activist networks and human rights organizations, journalists, media organizations, and community based organizations.
These serious issues triggered the risks for all the CSOs, Human Rights INGO/NGO, activist networks, media organizations and CBOs in the mission to protect and promote the human rights of the people. Therefore, we developed a new strategic plan that is relevant and aligned with the organization’s vision and mission.
We observed that we have significant outcomes and impacts of project intervention and implementation in 2021. All the project activities had effective and positive contributions and developments for the human rights defenders, pro-democracy activists, CDMs, and community members.
I would like to express my thanks, graceful gratitude and acknowledgement to everyone who worked with us, supported us, contributed their efforts to us, and believed in us. I am writing to give special thanks to all these people with my great heart and spirit in the name of Human Rights, Peace, and Democracy. We become “Equality Myanmar” with the trust you have invested in us. This is our courage, empowerment, and spiritto work for the human rights for all in Myanmar.
In Solidarity, Sandar
Executive Director
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