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Myanmar went through historic changes and took important steps in its transition towards democratic governance and positive media development during a short time span.
Ensuring access to reliable information, the regulation of social media and protection of journalists are crucial to stop the rolling back of years of hard fought progress in Myanmar following last Monday’s military coup. Danish and international support to civil society in the country must be sustained.
Empathy is needed for journalists to report on acts of terrorism in a way that is informative but also respectful to victims of the event.
All countries can do a lot to improve on their human rights performance. But Myanmar, which emerged from a long period of one-party and military rule only recently, has a lot to do to ensure strong respect for human rights.
On the occasion of the "16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence" campaign, Tin Zar Aung, Secretary General, Myanmar Women Journalist Society calls for an end to gender-based violence in Myanmar. She highlights the double burden the Covid-19 pandemic has had on women and lay out ten concrete recommendations for ending gender-based violence in the country.
Freedom of speech is fundamental in a democratic society. The alarming situation in Belarus is a reminder to stand up for this right, writes two IMS student interns in a blog.
