Month in Review 8888 Uprising It was 32 years this month since the 8888 uprising also known as the People’s Democracy Movement began on August 8, 1988. However, Burma is still struggling for democracy, peace and national reconciliation. Moreover, the…
Mapping Injustice in Myanmar Introduction This report is based on field research by AAPP and its partners, domestic and foreign research papers, media reports, and extensive documentation of human rights abuses from January 2010 to July 2020 by partner organizations.…
September 8, 2020 On September 4, Maung Saungkha, the Executive Director of ATHAN, was fined 30,000 Kyat under Section 19 of the Peaceful Assembly and Peaceful Procession Law (PAPPL) by the Kyauktada Township Court in Rangoon Division. If he does…
TalksSelf-Care and Mental Empowerment Talk at 14 Quarantine Centers Self care and Mental empowerment talks at Quarantine Centers AAPP has provided self-care and mental empowerment talks at quarantine centers (COVID-19 Infectious Disease Control Center) in Irrawaddy, Bago and Rangoon Divisions…
Month in Review Freedom of Speech and Expression In July, freedom of speech and expression in Burma declined sharply. Those who exercised their right to freedom of speech and expression were oppressed, facing severe restrictions because these rights are not…
Prison Reform with Key Population Coalition IntroductionAfter nearly half a century of oppressive regimes, the start of democratic transition there has been an endeavor to change the existing standards of institutions and systems to those compatible with basic democratic principles.During…
IntroductionAfter nearly half a century of oppressive regimes, the start of democratic transition there has been an endeavor to change the existing standards of institutions and systems to those compatible with basic democratic principles.During this process, major friction seems to…
Nelson Mandela International Day July 18, 2020 On July 18, AAPP remembers the legacy of Nelson Mandela and his vision for promoting peace, fighting poverty, and tackling reconciliation. Mandela was arrested and imprisoned in 1962 for attempting to overthrow the apartheid…
Writer Hnin Pan Eain Provides Mental Empowerment Talk Self-Care and Mental Empowerment Talk at Two Quarantine Centers The talks were led by AAPP’s counselor Daw Hnin Pan Eain, whilst AAPP Rangoon Office Head U Aung Myo Kyaw detailed the purpose…
Month in Review Freedom of Speech and Expression Limits on freedom of speech and expression remain a fundamental challenge to the democratic transition in Burma, these are important human rights essential for any successfully democratic society. In June this year,…