Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, April 2018: Myanmar
Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, April 2018: Myanmar (Extract 1)
Myanmar's 10-year National Strategic Plan for the Advancement of Women (2013-2022) covers key areas of the UN agenda, including women's empowerment; prevention of violence against women and girls; women participation in politics and public office; women, peace and security; and gender mainstreaming.
Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, April 2018: Myanmar (Extract 2)
We have also set up One Stop Women Support Centers (OSWSC) throughout the country to support women and girls who had experienced violence. The Centers provide physical, legal, psychological and social support. Moreover, national gender based hotlines have been established since 2016 to help the victims of violence to report and get counseling. We are also revising the Child Law to include the provision on conflict-related sexual violence against children.
Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, April 2018: Myanmar (Extract 3)
If there is concrete evidence, we are ready to take action against any perpetrator in accordance with the law without impunity. The recent sentencing of seven military personnel to 10 years in prison with hard labour who were involved in the Inn Din incident, is a clear demonstration of the Government’s strong commitment to the rule of law. My delegation categorically rejects the groundless accusatio
Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, April 2018: Myanmar (Extract 4)
Myanmar strongly objects the use of such words as "ethnic cleansing" or "genocide" in reference to the situation in Rakhine State. Such irresponsible accusations based on unsubstantiated, one-sided allegations, fake news and tempered reports for political purpose, will only exacerbate the current situation and will lead to further polarization of different communities in the region.