FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 28, 2025: In response to the U.S. suspension of aid to Myanmar, the Chin Human Rights Organization (CHRO) urges the UK, EU, Canada, Australia, and other Western allies to increase support toward urgent humanitarian assistance. The escalating military violence and widespread displacement have created a dire situation where delayed or inadequate
Between September and December 2024, Chin Human Rights Organization (CHRO) received significant media coverage from local, national, and international news outlets, in both Burmese and English. This coverage has highlighted CHRO’s critical work in advocating for the rights of the Chin people and other marginalized communities in Burma/Myanmar. CHRO extends its heartfelt gratitude to our
We call for the immediate diplomatic and political isolation of the junta, along with comprehensive and effective economic sanctions, to ensure accountability for those responsible and to bring an end to the violence. The international community must stand united in safeguarding the lives and dignity of Myanmar's civilian population.
In my recent meetings with officials at the White House, I emphasised the important need for action. The Biden administration—and the incoming Trump administration—must stand with us by fully implementing the Burma Act, cutting off the military’s resources, and ensuring humanitarian aid reaches civilians.
In Myanmar’s long quest for justice and accountability, victims must always be front and centre, and that is why the tireless work of CHRO is so vitally important. CHRO’s investigation and documentation initiatives allow victims of atrocity crimes to tell their truths, validate their narratives and make that transformative journey from victims of crimes to
For 30 years, the Chin Human Rights Organization (CHRO) has been at the forefront of promoting human rights, transforming lives, and making lasting impacts. CHRO’s journey is best understood through three significant decades of achievement, each representing critical milestones in the organization’s evolution. CHRO’s strategic vision, adaptability to changing contexts, and creative approach to driving
CHRO's rights-based approach to humanitarian action is rooted in the belief that humanitarian assistance and human rights advocacy are inherently connected.
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