ND Burma
ND-Burma formed in 2004 in order to provide a way for Burma human rights organizations to collaborate on the human rights documentation process. The 13 ND-Burma member organizations seek to collectively use the truth of what communities in Burma have endured to advocate for justice for victims. ND-Burma trains local organizations in human rights documentation; coordinates members’ input into a common database using Martus, a secure open-source software; and engages in joint-advocacy campaigns.
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Media Advisory: Launch of the Report “Invisible Lives: The Untold Story of Displacement Cycle in Burma”
/in Member statements, ND-Burma Members' ReportsMedia Advisory: Launch of the Report “Invisible Lives: The Untold Story of Displacement Cycle in Burma” Read more
HURFOM conducts FDI study to halt exploitation and violation in Mon State
/in Member statements, ND-Burma Members' ReportsJuly 30, 2016
Today the Human Rights Foundation of Monland (HURFOM) releases ‘Examining Foreign Direct Investment in Mon State, Burma’, a report focusing on the effects from the recent surge of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) coming into Mon State, Burma.
Report in English | Burmese
This report will discuss the different and complex ways in which FDI influences and changes the lives of local people, not only changes in agriculture but also how they have to adjust their way of life. FDI cripples their livelihoods, physically and mentally, changing Burma’s minority ethnic communities.
Research for this report was conducted from January to June 2016. During this 6 month period, 4 field reporters mainly focused on Kyaikmayaw Township and Ye Township, visiting these areas 15 times in 6 months. The field researchers also visited Moulmein Township, Kyaikhto Township, and Paung Township in order to collect broader fact-finding information and evidence relating to FDI and the impacts.
The report contends that FDI has been causing a lot of instability and insecurity for the local populations in Mon State. Many villagers have expressed their concerns about new projects developing, especially those that will use coal-fired power. It is clear that local people accept FDI; however, there should be transparency and compensation in full.
Nai Aue Mon, Program Director of the Human Rights of Monland (HURFOM) draws attention to the impacts of FDI in Mon State, saying,
“We need investment, but only the ethical investment which known as sustainable, environmentally and socially responsible investments for our people. However, by looking the results of the field works, we can say that the positive effect is hard to quantify but the negative consequences of the projects are enormous. Many researches showcase that the rights of our people are not respected by the investors and people are not fortunate enough to be everyone who benefit from the FDI, instead, they are facing serious hardships for their living. Hence, we aim to share this finding to the public, highlighting the negative impacts of the current FDI circumstances to help seeking solutions for the affected communities in Mon State. We are looking forwards to get back to a level of responsibility from both the investors and the government.”
HURFOM concludes that with the help of this research project and the incumbency of the new democratic government, hopefully the abuses will slowly become less.
For more information:
Domestic Media (Myanmar Language)
Name – Nai Byuu Har Monday
Position – Documentation Team Leader, Human Right Foundations of Monland – Burma
Phone – 09255803274
Email – byuuhar@gmail.com
Domestic Media (English Language)
Name – Min Banya Oo
Position – Documentation Team Member, Human Rights Foundation of Monland – Burma
Phone – +959788871992
Email – banya.willian@gmail.com
International Media and other relevant individuals
Name – Nai Aue Mon
Position – Program Director, Human Rihgts Foundation of Monland – Burma
Phone – +959776228040
Email – info@rehmonnya.org
Human Rights Foundation of Monland – Website: www.rehmonnya.org
HURFOM conducts FDI study to halt exploitation and violation in Mon State
/in ND-Burma Members' ReportsJuly 30, 2016
Today the Human Rights Foundation of Monland (HURFOM) releases ‘Examining Foreign Direct Investment in Mon State, Burma’, a report focusing on the effects from the recent surge of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) coming into Mon State, Burma. Report in English | Burmese Read more
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, 26 June 2016 (Burmese)
/in Video NewsThe video documentation of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, 26 June 2016 in Burmese.
TRAINED TO TORTURE
/in ND-Burma Members' ReportsSystematic war crimes by the Burma Army in Ta’ang areas of northern Shan State (March 2011 – March 2016)
TWO documentation of human rights violations in Ta’ang areas of northern Shan State from March 2011 to March 2016 provides evidence that the Burma Army is committing war crimes, on a widespread, systematic basis – in particular torture, shelling of civilian targets, and forcing civilians to be porters and human shields.
Since 2011, despite the ongoing peace process, the Burma Army has been expanding its forces and launching large-scale offensives against ethnic resistance forces in northern Shan State, including the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA). The number of Burma Army troops in Ta’ang areas has increased fourfold from over 3,000 in 2011 to over 12,000 in 2016, with at least 7 combat divisions deployed from central Burma. Fierce attacks, including aerial bombing, have caused displacement of over 14,000 Ta’ang villagers, most of whom remain unable to return home.
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Acknowledgment and Rehabilitation of Torture Survivors is Key to Building Peace and Democracy
/in OthersInternational Day in Support of Victims of Torture, 26 June 2016
Acknowledgment and Rehabilitation of Torture Survivors is Key to Building Peace and Democracy
The Network for Human Rights-Documentation-Burma (ND-Burma), Wimutti Volunteer Group (WVG), Ta’ang Women Organisation (TWO) and Asia Justice and Rights (AJAR)are calling for acknowledgment and rehabilitation of torture survivors.
ND-Burma, WVG and TWO, AJAR are jointly organising a public event in Yangon to mark the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. The event aims at honouring and strengthening the voices of torture survivors in their struggle for accountability and dignity.
In Burma/Myanmar, torture against civilians takes place during police detention and interrogation, including of political prisoners, as well as in conflict and post-conflict zones in ethnic areas. Torture includes acts of sexual violence perpetrated by State officials. State institutions have an obligation to put an end to the practice of torture.
Survivors have a right to reparations. In particular, acknowledgment and rehabilitation should be a priority of the government. Urgent needs of torture survivors include: access to health care, psychosocial support (trauma healing) and socio-economic empowerment.
Yangon, 26 June 2016
ND-Burma, WVG, TWO and AJAR
Contact persons:
– Ko Han Gyi, ND-Burma, + 66 (0)8 1961 5992
– Khin Mi Mi Khine, WVG, + 95 (0) 97 947 31415
– Lway Poe Jaing Kee, TWO, + 95 (0)933179 203
– Patrick Burgess AJAR , +95 (0)9 25 4413 447)
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About ND-Burma
ND-Burma formed in 2004 in order to provide a way for Burma human rights organizations to collaborate on the human rights documentation process. Seven member organizations and nine affiliatesorganization seek to collectively use the truth of what communities in Burma have endured to challenge the regime’s power through present-day advocacy as well as prepare for justice and accountability measures in a potential transition. ND-Burma conducts fieldwork trainings; coordinates members’ input into a common database using Martus, an open-source software developed by Benetech; and engages in joint-advocacy campaigns. When possible, ND-Burma also collaborates with other human rights organizations in all aspects of its work. Please visit www.nd-burma.org
About WVG
Wimutti Volunteer Group (WVG) is a community-based organization, which was created in 2009. Wimutti is a Pali word (Myanmar ancient literature), which means “freedom”. All of WVG members are socially minded volunteers. WVG is very active in communities doing social work, humanitarian support, and providing educational charity to children from poverty-stricken families. WVG is directly engaging with vulnerable people to create a healthy societal environment through research, advocacy, networking, and improving their collective capacity development. WVG has a special program for strengthening women former political prisoners.
About TWO
The Palaung Women’s Organization (PWO) was established in the year 2000 in response to the lack of women actively participating within other Palaung organizations. PWO changed the strategy to operate its activities more with local communities (remote area). Therefore, according to the 5th congress of PWO which conducted in Jan 2013 we decided to change our organization name as Ta’ang Women’s Organization (TWO) to operate our activities effectively closely with local communities. TWO was formed with the intention of educating and empowering women so that they could develop and strengthen their own self-determination and achieve equality of participation. TWO is involved in the struggle for democracy in Myanmar and works to promote women’s rights and human right in the communities. TWO’s mission is to advocate and advance the status of women in field of development and working forwards achieving gender equality, justice, peace and democratic society.
About AJAR
AJAR (Asia Justice and Rights) is a regional human rights organization based in Jakarta. AJAR works to increase the capacity of local and national organization in the fight against entrenched impunity and to contribute to building cultures based on accountability, justice and a willingness to learn from the root causes of mass human rights violations in Asia Pacific region.
Please visit: www.asia-ajar.org