Who We Are

The Chin Human Rights Organization (CHRO) is a leading human rights organization dedicated to protecting and promoting the rights and dignity of the Chin people and other marginalized communities in Myanmar. Since our founding in 1995, we have worked tirelessly to expose human rights abuses, advocate for justice, and provide life-saving humanitarian assistance to those affected by conflict, persecution, and displacement.

Our Mission:

CHRO works to protect and promote human rights through monitoring, research, documentation, education and advocacy on behalf of indigenous Chin people and other oppressed and marginalized communities in Myanmar.

Our Vision:

Through our work, we envision a meaningful social change and the full realization of the enjoyment of human rights where the equal dignity of all human beings is respected and upheld in a free, just and democratic society

Our Objectives

1. To provide accurate and reliable information about the human rights situation facing Chin and other marginalized communities in Myanmar

2. To protect and promote human rights and democratic principles

3. To empower people to defend and promote their human rights

At CHRO, we are committed to a rights-based approach that integrates advocacy, documentation, and humanitarian action. Our work spans two key divisions:

  • Human Rights Division: CHRO documents and investigates serious human rights abuses, including war crimes and crimes against humanity, to advance accountability through international legal mechanisms. We work closely with local communities, survivors, and human rights defenders to ensure their stories are heard and justice is pursued. Our strategic advocacy engages with the UN, international justice forums, and governments to shine a light on violations and push for systemic change.
  • Humanitarian Division: In response to the escalating humanitarian crisis in the aftermath of the 2021 military coup, CHRO expanded its programming to include emergency relief. Our humanitarian efforts focus on delivering life-saving aid, healthcare, and protection services to displaced and vulnerable populations, while building community resilience for long-term recovery.

Our work is informed by over 30 years of experience in human rights documentation, advocacy, and crisis response. CHRO is the only locally-led human rights organization from Myanmar with United Nations ECOSOC Special Consultative Status, giving us a unique platform to advocate for the rights of the Chin people on the global stage.

Through partnerships with international organizations, local civil society, and community-based groups, CHRO continues to champion the rights and well-being of those most affected by the military’s atrocities, while advocating for justice, accountability, and a future where all ethnic and religious communities in Myanmar can live in peace and dignity.

Please read our three-decades long history here

Amy Alexander

Mai Dawt Chin

Mai Lalcerliani

Victor Biak Lian

Salai Sang Chin

Terah Thantluang