Burma Signing Sexual Violence Declaration Should Not Just Be PR Exercise
June 6, 2014
Burma Signing Sexual Violence Declaration Should Not Just Be PR Exercise Burma Campaign UK today called on the government of Burma to immediately publish what concrete actions it will take,…
Statement of Women’s Groups and CSOs on preparation of draft Interfaith Marriage Law
May 6, 2014
1. We believe that current faith–based political activities, including the arguments against interfaith marriage currently taking place in the country, are not in accordance with the objectives of the peaceful…
WLB welcomes UN recognition of Burmese government failure to address ongoing sexual violence
April 24, 2014
Statement by the Women’s League of Burma The Women’s League of Burma welcomes a new report by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon that calls for Burma’s government to investigate crimes…
UN Secretary General Calls For Investigation into Sexual Violence in Burma
April 22, 2014
As the United Nations Security Council prepares to hold a debate on sexual violence in conflict on Friday 25th April, the United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has called on…
Ongoing Sexual Violence in Burma Requires International Investigation – New Briefing Paper
April 16, 2014
Burma Campaign UK today publishes a new Briefing Paper, ‘Rape and Sexual Violence by the Burmese Army’, which details how the Burmese Army has used rape and sexual violence with…
Women From Burma Delegation Speak In British Parliament
April 1, 2014
A delegation of women from Burma spoke in the British Parliament today about ongoing human rights abuses, aid, and the political situation in Burma. (Picture attached) The delegation of three…
Training War Criminals? – British Training of the Burmese Army
January 14, 2014
The British government are spending £87,850 on military training for the Burmese Army without setting any preconditions on their improving human rights and supporting democratic reform. Burma Campaign UK today…
Systematic sexual violence in Burma’s ethnic areas: new report – Women’s League of Burma
January 14, 2014
Media Release From Women’s League of Burma [RANGOON, CHIANG MAI AND NEW YORK, NY] Today marks the launch of an important new report documenting ongoing crimes of sexual violence—over 100…
Sexual violence in Burma ‘deeply troubling’ says UK Foreign Secretary William Hague
October 29, 2013
British Foreign Secretary William Hague has said in a letter to Burma Campaign UK that the British government; ‘continue to receive deeply troubling reports of the use of sexual…
2nd Anniversary of Sumlut Roi Ja Abduction Highlights Impunity in Burma
October 28, 2013
Today marks the second anniversary of Sumlut Roi Ja, an ethnic Kachin woman, being abducted by the Burmese Army. She is still missing, presumed dead. Sumlut Roi Ja is a…