Justice – ND-Burma

Since its founding in 2004, ND-Burma has fought for justice for victims of human rights violations. We do this in the following ways:

Recording victims’ testimonies to to ensure they are able to share their experience and that a record is kept of violations.
Providing victims with material assistance such as medical care.
Conducting a ‘needs assessment’ to find out what kind of assistance victims need to try and rebuild their lives. This is ongoing and results will be published in a longer report examining possibilities for redress in Burma.
Advocating for recognition and redress on behalf of victims.

We have enjoyed a long partnership with the International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ), which provides us with expert guidance on legal matters. The ICTJ describes transitional justice as follows:

“The aims of transitional justice will vary depending on the context but these features are constant: the recognition of the dignity of individuals; the redress and acknowledgment of violations; and the aim to prevent them happening again.”

Our aims are outlined in our report: ‘To Recognize and Repair: Unofficial Truth Projects and the Need for Justice in Burma’ and our article in The Irrawaddy: ‘Burma must heal past wounds to find peace’

Spring Revolution

Civil Society Position Paper on ASEAN’s Goal of a Myanmar-Owned and -Led SolutionDecember 18, 2024 - 12:11 pm
Recommendations to ASEAN and Its Member States (1) Move beyond the 5PC to achieve a Myanmar people-led and people-centered solution to the crisis in Myanmar. ASEAN’s “Myanmar-owned and -led” approach must be backed by genuine political will that aligns with and supports the collective aspirations of the people of Myanmar. (2) Cease all pressure on […]
The Airstrikes after the journey to the China of the Junta Military LeaderDecember 10, 2024 - 1:28 pm
Operation 1027 was a coordinated military attack against the junta on October 27th, 2023. It was carried out by the Northern Brotherhood, which includes the Arakan Army, Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army, and the Ta’ang National Liberation Army. Several months later, the Three Brotherhood Alliance held three meetings to negotiate with China on January 11 […]
Human Rights Situation weekly update (September 15 to 21, 2024)September 27, 2024 - 8:26 am
Human Rights Violations took place in States and Regions from Sep 15 to 21, 2024 Military Junta Troop launched airstrikes and dropped bombs in Sagaing Region, Mandalay Region, Shan State, Chin State, Rakhine State, and Kachin State from September 15th to 21st. The Military Junta committed arresting, occupying the properties, threatening by using power, and […]

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Reparation (Cartoon Animation)December 21, 2024 - 8:08 am
Human Rights Basic 4 signs Cartoon AnimationDecember 8, 2024 - 9:07 am
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JusticeOctober 7, 2024 - 10:28 am

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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.