CHRO Testimony to Australian Senate Inquiry on Democracy and Human Rights in 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 Path to Election Cannot Be Paved with Blood and Crimes

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...

Community-Led Humanitarian Response in Chin State and Beyond

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...

CHRO’s Participation at the 58th UN Human Rights Council

Geneva, Switzerland | As part of its ongoing and longstanding advocacy work to leverage the United Nations human rights mechanism, the Chin Human Rights Organization (CHRO) actively engaged in the Human Rights Council (HRC) Interactive Dialogue and participated in key side events in Geneva from March 19-21, 2025. This engagement reaffirmed CHRO’s unwavering commitment to human rights and accountability,...