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Crisis in Myanmar: Voices of the Silenced

Since the 2021 coup, Myanmar has been in the midst of a brutal civil war, with rebel forces gaining critical ground and pushing back the military junta. This has unleashed unprecedented levels of violence, displacing more than 3 million people and plunging the country into economic crisis. The National Unity Government, representing the democratic resistance, is fighting for a federal democratic union amidst relentless suppression. The military has adopted brutal tactics, including targeted atrocities and indiscriminate airstrikes on civilians, in a desperate attempt to hold onto power.

In this event, Aung Kyaw Moe, the Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Human Rights in Myanmar’s National Unity Government, will discuss the ongoing human rights crisis, the international community’s role, and how global solidarity can support the people of Myanmar in their fight for democracy.

Featured Speaker: Aung Kyaw Moe

Aung Kyaw Moe

Aung Kyaw Moe is the Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Human Rights in the National Unity Government of Myanmar and a member of the cabinet. He is a prominent human rights activist and humanitarian who has been awarded various international awards, including the 2019 Schuman Award by the EU, the French Republic Human Rights Prize by the French Government (CNCDH), and the Global Pluralism Award. Aung Kyaw Moe has worked with diverse international organizations for over 15 years in countries such as Myanmar, Thailand, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Liberia. He holds a master’s degree in Humanitarian Assistance from Deakin University, Australia. He is a Liberty and Leadership Fellow at the Bush Center, has completed the Asia Pacific Leaders Fellowship at the Obama Center, and holds the Dalai Lama Fellowship at the US Institute of Peace.

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