September in Numbers Sentenced: 16 Arrests: 17 Charged: 16 Released: 10 Month in Review for September September 15 is the International Day of Democracy. However, Burma has deviated from the way of democracy due to ongoing widespread violations of human…
Introduction In 2015, two of the ten health problems that cause most disability in Burma were mental health problems: depressive and anxiety disorders (IHME 2015). Prevalence of both of these disorders is increasing (WHO 2017a). They make up what are…
HUMAN RIGHTS DISCUSSIONS Human Rights Lectures Provided in Six Townships in Sagaing Division In August, AAPP provided a total of (44) basic human rights lectures to students in Monywa Township, Chaung-U Township, Budalin Township, Ayadaw Township, Wetlet Township and Shwebo…
August in Numbers Sentenced: 29 Arrests: 23 Charged: 119 Released: 24 Consequences of Conflicts Occurring in Ethnic Areas Since the beginning of increased clashes between the military and the Arakan Army (AA) in December 2018, there has been a significant…
MONTH IN REVIEW In July, fighting between the military and ethnic armed groups remained fierce. As a result, those who live the ethnic regions continue to face human rights violations. Some incidents which occurred in July are highlighted below; Torture…
HUMAN RIGHTS DISCUSSIONS Human Rights Lectures Provided in Four Townships in Sagaing Division In July, AAPP provided a total of (39) basic human rights lectures to students in Sagaing Township, Myinmu Township, Myaung Township and Monywa Township in Sagaing Division.…
July 18, 2019 Nelson Mandela International Day On the occasion of this year’s Nelson Mandela International Day, AAPP stands with political prisoners all over the world and calls on the Burmese government to incorporate the United Nations Standard Minimum…
From June 5th to June 6th, U Kyaw Soe Win, AAPP-MHAP Chief, and Ko Zaw Moe, AAPP’s Documentation and Research Chief and Deputy of Foreign Affairs, attended the National Mental Health Policy Revise Workshop. It was held in Green Amara…
DISCUSSIONS Human Rights Lectures Held in Mandalay Division In June, AAPP held a total of seven human rights lectures to students in Meiktila Township and Myingyan Township in Mandalay Division. A total of 2,560 students and teachers attended the lectures.In…
MONTH IN REVIEW June in Numbers Sentenced: 8 Arrests: 86 Charged: 76 Released: 7 ●●● June Month in Review International Day in Support of Victims of Torture June 26 is the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture; however…