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
Jun 18, 2021
UN General Assembly Adopted Resolution on Myanmar
On 18 June 2021, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on Myanmar. It called on the Myanmar military to respect human rights, cease violence against protestors, implement ASEAN's five-point consensus, and to 'prevent the flow of arms'. 119 States voted in favor, 1 voted against, and 36 abstained from voting.
Jun 17, 2021
UN: Alarm at Sharp Deterioration of Human Rights Enforcement
On 17 June 2021, the UN in Myanmar issued a statement expressing their alarm at the human rights climate in Myanmar. The statement highlighted the discovery of two mass graves in Myawaddy Township and the burning of over 150 homes in Pauk Township, leaving two dead and approximately 1000 homeless. The statement called on those responsible for human rights violations to be held accountable.
Jun 15, 2021
Amnesty: Suu Kyi Goes on Trial; ASEAN Indecisive
On 15 June 2021, Amnesty International urged ASEAN Member States to support calls for the release of those detained in the country as Aung San Suu Kyi stands trial for seven charges and decades in prison. Amnesty also stated that ASEAN must stop shielding the Myanmar military from international pressure and accountability as the country's human rights crisis continues to worsen dramatically.
Jun 11, 2021
OHCHR: ‘Bachelet Issues Strong Warming of Imminent Bloodshed and Suffering in Myanmar’
On 11 June 2021, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet warned that a further escalation of violence is unfolding across Myanmar and must be halted to prevent even greater loss of life.
Jun 8, 2021
Human Rights Watch: ‘Rights of Women Violated in Myanmar Prisons’
On 8 June 2021, Human Rights Watch released an article on women’s reports of sexual violence and other forms of gendered harassment and humiliation by Myanmar security forces while in detention.