CHRO’s Executive Director Salai Za Uk Ling weighs in on how US aid freeze impacts humanitarian and human rights work in Myanmar on Al Jazeera Inside Story program. He appeals for the release of the $ 1 Billion Myanmar’s reserve fund remaining frozen in the US as a critical alternative to helping Myanmar people cope
The ongoing humanitarian and human rights crisis in western Myanmar represents one of the most acute yet neglected challenges in the region. Despite its severity, Chin State has often been historically overlooked and underreported, even as it has borne the brunt of violence since the military coup in 2021. Over half of the state’s population
FRONTIER: “It’s like leaving a critically ill patient without medicine,” said Salai Za Uk Ling. “He might not die immediately. But he will die.” He admitted that he had expected Myanmar to be exempt from the cutbacks, due to the historically bipartisan support for democracy in the country, especially from the US Congress.
The Chin Human Rights Organization (CHRO) is proud to stand alongside 45 other organizations in endorsing the joint statement on the four-year anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar. This statement is a powerful call for international action to hold the junta accountable for the heinous atrocities it has committed against the people of Myanmar,
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
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
The Secretary of State’s Human Rights Defender Award recognizes eight individuals who have demonstrated leadership and courage promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms around the world. The Award celebrates courageous individuals who press every day for respect for the human rights of all people. Mang Hre Lian has spent his life working in different capacities to promote human
CHRO’s Engagement with the United Nations (UN) Human Rights System The Chin Human Rights Organization (CHRO) has been a leading advocate for the rights of the Chin people and other marginalized communities in Burma/Myanmar, consistently engaging with the United Nations (UN) human rights system. Over the past three decades, CHRO’s engagement has evolved to encompass
A Chin woman was killed inside her home when an artillery fired by LIB 266 from the Tactical Command base in Hakha landed in Hniarlawn Village this morning at around 9:30 local time. Cia Hnem, 58, was dead and her home destroyed by a direct hit from artillery shell believed to be a 120 mm