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Statement on the 11th Congress of KWAT

6th July 2021 The 11th Congress of the Kachin Women’s Association Thailand (KWAT) was held during 24-25-26 June 2021. During the congress, KWAT’s work in 2019 and 2020 was reviewed, organizational policies were upgraded, and a work plan for the coming 3 years was drawn up. KWAT is committed to working towards genuine peace and […]

Statement on the 11th Congress of KWAT

6th July 2021 The 11th Congress of the Kachin Women’s Association Thailand (KWAT) was held during 24-25-26 June 2021. During the congress, KWAT’s work in 2019 and 2020 was reviewed, organizational policies were upgraded, and a work plan for the coming 3 years was drawn up. KWAT is committed to working towards genuine peace and […]

World Kachin Congress Condemns Continued Brutality Against Civilians on 10-year Anniversary of Violated Ceasefire in Kachin State

Ten years ago today, the Burma Army violated a bilateral ceasefire agreement with the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) by attacking KIA positions along the Taping River east of Bhamo, Kachin State. The attack displaced thousands of innocent civilians and deepened distrust. Over the last decade, a civil war has prevented Kachin people from feeling safe […]

Open Letter from Myanmar CSOs Regarding the Myanmar Red Cross Society’s Attendance at the Murderous Junta’s Armed Forces Day Celebration Violating Principles of ICRC and IFRC

9 April 2021 To: ICRC, IFRC and Partners of Myanmar Red Cross Society Subject: Open Letter from Myanmar CSOs Regarding the Myanmar Red Cross Society’s Attendance at the Murderous Junta’s Armed Forces Day Celebration Violating Principles of ICRC and IFRC Dear ICRC Members, IFRC Members and International Partner Countries, We, 407 Myanmar civil society organizations, […]

Amid deadly crackdowns on urban protests, regime’s troops commit fresh war crimes in northern Burma

Amid deadly crackdowns on urban protests, regime’s troops commit fresh war crimes in northern BurmaWhile the media spotlight has focused on atrocities by the regime’s security forces in urban areas since the February 1coup, the Burma Army has been committing fresh crimes against rural villagers amidst escalating conflict in northernBurma. As villagers again flee for […]

Open Letter from Community Organizations Calling for Action Regarding Burma to Support Ethnic Nationalities and Prioritize Human Rights

For Immediate ReleaseFebruary 11, 2021Media contact: Myra Dahgaypaw, U.S. Campaign for Burma +1 718 207-2556Moon Nay Li, Kachin Women’s Association of Thailand +66 85 625 1912Naw Wah Ku Shee, Karen Support Peace Network +66 86 118 2261 (Washington, DC, February 11, 2021) – Today, 165 ethnic community organizations in Burma and from around the world […]

The Network for Human Rights Documentation – Burma Condemns Military Detainment of Government Officials and Human Rights Defenders

1 February 2021: The Network for Human Rights Documentation – Burma (ND-Burma) strongly condemns the actions of the Myanmar Tatmadaw which led to the arrest and detainment of Government officials, including State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and President, U Win Myint. The arrests were made early in the morning as those in Burma […]

KWAT Statement on “Burma Army persecution of civilians continues in Kawng Kha, six years after the rape-murder of two Kachin teachers”

Date: 19 January 2021 Burma Army persecution of civilians continues in Kawng Kha, six years after the rape-murder of two Kachin teachers On the six-year anniversary of the rape-murder of two Kachin teachers in Kawng Kha village, Muse District, KWAT reiterates our calls for justice and an end to ongoing Burma Army aggression and persecution […]