The Chin Human Rights Organization (CHRO) is proud to announce the release of a new episode of the USCIRF Spotlight Podcast examining universal jurisdiction as a growing pathway for accountability for atrocity crimes committed in Burma/Myanmar.
Official parliamentary record of CHRO testimony before the Australian Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee. On 3 March 2026, the Chin Human Rights Organization (CHRO) appeared before the Australian Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee as part of its inquiry into democracy and human rights in Myanmar following the 2021 military
The junta’s planned “election” is not a step toward peace but an instrument of control. It seeks to impose a political structure that excludes the democratic opposition and ethnic resistance organizations while presenting a false image of national unity. Recognizing or tolerating such a process would not advance stability—it would reward atrocity and deepen the conflict. Equally troubling are the...
The Chin Human Rights Organization (CHRO) strongly condemns the latest airstrikes carried out by the Myanmar military junta on 17 and 19 August 2025 in Mawchi, Hpasawng Township, Karenni State. At least 26 civilians were killed, with more injured and unaccounted for, after the junta deliberately targeted a hospital, homes, and a kindergarten. These attacks constitute war crimes and...
In regions torn apart by armed conflict, the collapse of public services often leaves communities without access to even the most basic forms of protection and care. Following the 2021 military coup in Myanmar, this became a harsh reality across Chin State. Government health systems and civilian protection mechanisms disintegrated, leaving a dangerous void in their wake. Since 2022, the...
At the Chin Human Rights Organization (CHRO), we believe that effective humanitarian response must begin with local leadership. Our approach is grounded in a localization model rooted in trust, proximity, and dignity. Through a network of 13 dedicated local partner organizations, we reach some of the most vulnerable and conflict-affected populations in western Myanmar. These partners are more than...
21 April 2025: CHRO is deeply saddened by the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. In a moment we will forever cherish, our representative had the honor of presenting him with the Chin traditional dress—a symbol of our people’s identity, resilience, and the dignity of all Indigenous communities. Pope Francis was a tireless moral voice for the oppressed. His...
This escalation, occurring during a moment of humanitarian vulnerability, reflects a deliberate and chilling strategy—not just of military aggression, but of calculated state terror aimed at destabilizing local governance and obliterating public infrastructure in resistance-controlled areas.
Letter to the Editor | Malaysia’s current direction undermines decades of work for peace and justice in Myanmar. It also sends the wrong message to the people of Myanmar, other Asean nations, and those around the world who look to Malaysia as a moral and principled actor in regional affairs. We urge Anwar and Asean leaders to reassess this...
Christian communities must not be content with being only good Samaritans. We are called to do more. The teachings of Christ compel us to stand with the oppressed, to challenge the unjust, and to walk with the wounded — not only to tend to them, but to help them rise. Our mission is not only to save lives, but...