Myanmar in Crisis: Protecting and Supporting Communities – Presentation of OHCHR Report on the Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar
July 7 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Event Background
Five years after the military coup, Myanmar’s people continue to endure a profound humanitarian and human rights crisis marked by ongoing violence, displacement, and severe restrictions on access to essential services. Yet amid these challenges, local communities, civil society organizations, and pro-democracy actors have developed innovative mechanisms to protect civilians, provide humanitarian assistance, and build inclusive governance structures in areas beyond military control. A new report by the UN Human Rights Office examines these locally driven efforts and their potential contributions to human rights protection and future transitional justice in Myanmar. At the same time, it warns that declining international attention and funding, coupled with the continued transfer of arms and other resources to the military, risk undermining these fragile initiatives. The report calls for renewed international engagement to support local protection efforts and prevent further deterioration of the humanitarian and human rights situation.
Join us at SEA Junction on 7th July 2026 from 5.30 – 7.00 pm for a presentation by James Rodehaver, Chief of the Myanmar Team at the UN Human Rights Office, on the findings of the newly released report on Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar: Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. The session will examine the human rights situation in Myanmar and the consequences of declining international support for civilian protection efforts follows by a Q&A. Event will be held in English and livestream on SEA-Junction Facebook page.
Speaker bio:
James Rodehaver has headed the Myanmar Team of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights based in the South East Asia Region Office in Bangkok since January 2020. A lawyer by profession, James has over 25 years of experience working on complex human rights issues in conflict and post-conflict situations, having previously served in many missions within the United Nations.
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NB: The exhibition is free, donations are welcome to support SEA Junction activities.
Organizer
SEA Junction
SEA Junction, established under the Thai non-profit organisation Foundation for Southeast Asia Studies (ForSEA), aims to foster understanding and appreciation of Southeast Asia in all its socio-cultural dimensions, from arts and lifestyles to economy and development. Conveniently located at Room 407-8 of the Bangkok Arts and Culture Center or BACC (across MBK, BTS National Stadium), SEA Junction facilitates public access to knowledge resources and exchanges among students, practitioners and Southeast Asia lovers. For more information, see www.seajunction.org, join the Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/1693058870976440/ and follow us on Twitter (X), Bluesky and Instagram @seajunction
