Statement on the Current Situation in Myanmar

by Organizations/Networks Working for Women’s Rights and Gender Equality

4 February 2021

As organizations/networks dedicated to promoting women’s rights and gender equality, we see that the current political situation, during the period that the whole country is facing the Covid-19 pandemic, is threatening the economic, physical and emotional security and stability of all people, including women and children, as well as critically undermining the ongoing process of peacebuilding, democratization and federalism in Myanmar.

In order to advance peace, equality and democracy, it is vital to respect the will and choice of the majority of people. We strongly believe that inclusive dialogue, rather than violence and pressure that are against democractic principles, is the most appropriate way to find solutions while limiting any detriment to the country. 

Therefore, we:

• Strongly condemn the actions of the military that are against the will of majority of people;
• Demand the immediate release of all detained political leaders and activists without any exception;
• Encourage an immediate dialogue while adopting democratic principles and respecting the will of the majority of people.
• Encourage the United Nations and International Community to stand with us and support us as we address the present political situation.

Organizations/Networks Working for Women’s Rights and Gender Equality (in alphabatical order)

1. Action for Society Holistic Development Organization 
2. Alliance for Gender Inclusion in the Peace Process 
3. CEDAW Action Myanmar 
4. Cord Myanmar
5. Colors Rainbow
6. Equality Myanmar 
7. Enlightened Myanmar Research Organization 
8. Farmer Network
9. Farmer’s Organization Mohnyin Township
10. Future Star Organization
11. Good Shepherd Myanmar Foundation
12. Gender Equality Network 
13. Gender and Development Institute-Myanmar
14. Kachin Women Union 
15. Kachin Women Peace Network
16. Kayin Women Democracy Action Group 
17. Legal Clinic Myanmar 
18. Legal Knowledge Sharing
19. Local Resource Centre
20. Loi Kham Women Org
21. Muditar Foundation
22. Myanmar SCM
23. Mandalar Yaung Sin
24. Myanmar Independent Living Initiative
25. Myanmar Human Rights Alliances Network
26. May Doe Kabar
27. Ninu (Women in Action Group)
28. Pyi Gyi Khin
29. Peace and Justice Myanmar
30. Ratana Metta Organization
31. Same Hand from Cherry Land
32. Sandhi Governance Institute
33. Sex Worker in Myanmar Network
34. Shan Women Development Network 
35. Shwe Min Thar Foundation
36. Taw Win Thanzin Women Group
37. TRY Organization (LGBT and Women Right)
38. Thandaunggyi Women’s Group
39. Socio-Economic & Gender Resource Institute Myanmar 
40. The Fifth Pillar 
41. Union Group 
42. White Marker Group
43. WIN-Peace
44. Win Shwe War
45. Women Hands’ Myanmar Foundation 
46. Women Can Do It 
47. Women's Federation for Peace 
48. Women Initiative Group
49. Women’s Organizations Network (Myanmar) 
50. Southern Shan State Women’s Organizations Network 
51. Women’s Organizations Network (Kayin)
52. Taungoo Women’s Organization Network
53. Young Chi Thit