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Saferworld stands with civil society and conflict-affected communities in their pursuit of democracy and joins with others in calling for the release of Myanmar's Civil Disobedience Movement activists, including journalists, human rights defenders, students and elected civilian government leaders.
4 March 2021We spoke to our partner Karen Women’s Empowerment Group (KWEG) about the economic experiences of women and men in northern Kayin (Karen) State during COVID-19, and the potential longer-term impacts of the virus.
27 September 2020Despite ongoing unrest and violence in many parts of Myanmar that have rightly grabbed international attention, as of 2019, limited positive trends towards a more accountable security and justice sector can be seen. Kim Joliffe, outlines three areas where steps can be taken to democratise the country’s security sector.
7 November 2019A new survey by Saferworld and the Karen Peace Support Network demonstrates that people in Myanmar’s Karen ceasefire areas continue to face severe insecurity, in the context of protracted armed conflict, routine violence, abuse and exploitation.
8 January 2019Myanmar’s ongoing peace talks have ignited a debate about the future of the security sector, including the potential for dozens of ethnic armed organisations to integrate with the state. Kim Joliffe considers the concerns and perspectives of the key actors and highlights some major lessons and challenges ahead.
12 July 2017