The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) has been monitoring and documenting cases related to COVID-19 Pandemic since April and releasing a monthly COVID Newsletter. According to our documentation in July, a total of 38 people have been charged and…
Talks Self-Care and Mental Empowerment Talk at 14 Quarantine Centers AAPP has provided self-care and mental empowerment talks at quarantine centers (COVID-19 Infectious Disease Control Center) in Irrawaddy, Bago and Rangoon Divisions to help reduce the stress of residents, health…
Month in Review Freedom of Speech and Expression In July, freedom of speech and expression in Burma declined sharply. Those who exercised their right to freedom of speech and expression were oppressed, facing severe restrictions because these rights are not…
IntroductionAfter nearly half a century of oppressive regimes, the start of democratic transition there has been an endeavor to change the existing standards of institutions and systems to those compatible with basic democratic principles.During this process, major friction seems to…
IntroductionAfter nearly half a century of oppressive regimes, the start of democratic transition there has been an endeavor to change the existing standards of institutions and systems to those compatible with basic democratic principles.During this process, major friction seems to…
“Prison Reform with Key Populations” Report Launch – Online Workshop After nearly half a century of oppressive regimes, the start of democratic transition there has been an endeavor to change the existing standards of institutions and systems to those…
Nelson Mandela International Day July 18, 2020 On July 18, AAPP remembers the legacy of Nelson Mandela and his vision for promoting peace, fighting poverty, and tackling reconciliation. Mandela was arrested and imprisoned in 1962 for attempting to overthrow the…
Self-Care and Mental Empowerment Talk at Two Quarantine Centers The talks were led by AAPP’s counselor Daw Hnin Pan Eain, whilst AAPP Rangoon Office Head U Aung Myo Kyaw detailed the purpose of the discussions. AAPP members Ko Wana Nwel,…
Month in Review Freedom of Speech and Expression Limits on freedom of speech and expression remain a fundamental challenge to the democratic transition in Burma, these are important human rights essential for any successfully democratic society. In June this year,…
The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) has been monitoring and documenting cases related to the COVID-19 Pandemic since April and releasing a monthly COVID Newsletter. A total of 670 persons were charged and convicted under Section 15 and 18…