ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
The Asia Justice Coalition works as a collective to amplify our members’ initiatives and their
efforts to advance international justice and human rights in Asia. We, therefore, provide
aggregated and updated information and news on the Coalition’s projects, activities and events.
The Asia Justice Coalition works as a collective to amplify our members’ initiatives and their
efforts to advance international justice and human rights in Asia. We, therefore, provide
aggregated and updated information and news on the Coalition’s projects, activities and events.
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
Aug 23, 2021
The Irrawaddy: Rohingya in Western Myanmar Starving as Aid Blocked
On 23 August 202, the Irrawaddy published an article highlighting how thousands of displaced Rohingyas living in Western Myanmar face an acute shortage of food and essential supplies in the light of aid blockade. The COVID-19 outbreak has exasperated the ground situation as people cannot go out to work and make a living. In the absence of cash allowance and food-relief aid by the World Food Program (WFP), Rohingyas continue to suffer.
Aug 16, 2021
BROUK: Rohingya Genocide Survivors Will Get Historic Day In Court
A significant legal milestone today, 17 August 2021 - the Federal Criminal Appeal Court in Buenos Aires, Argentina will hear Rohingya survivors in proceedings initiated by AJC member BROUK, against the Myanmar military, based on the principle of universal jurisdiction. Read More >
Jul 21, 2021
HRW: Junta Tribunals Impose 65 Death Sentences
On July 21 2021, Human Rights Watch reported that the military tribunals have sentenced 65 people to death since February 2021. The sentences were pronounced in areas of Yangon where martial law was declared in March 2021.
Jul 16, 2021
CRC: Myanmar Risks Damaging Entire Generation of Children
On 16 July 2021, the UN Child Rights Committee warned that children's rights in Myanmar are facing an onslaught that risks leaving an entire generation damaged. Among others, the Committee strongly condemned the killing of children by the junta and police, and deplored arbitrary detention in police stations.
Jul 12, 2021
HRC Resolution on Myanmar
On 12 July 2021, the Human Rights Council adopted a resolution on Myanmar. They condemned the violence and rights abuses against ethnic communities in Myanmar, including the Rohingya. The resolution also urged Myanmar to take all measures necessary to reverse and abandon policies, directives, and practices that marginalize Rohingyas and other ethnic minorities.