Women, peace and politics in Myanmar
HURFOM: Since 2016, there has been an increase of women’s participation in Burma’s peace process, however, there is evidence that this progress has not been sufficient. Read more Read More →
Can Mon State eliminate its noise pollution?
HURFOM: Seasonal festivals, calls for donations, wedding ceremonies and initiations of novices to the monastery are all celebrated loudly throughout Mon State. The use of mobile loudspeakers and... Read more
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HURFOM’s World Press Freedom Day 2019 Statement
Today, the Human Rights Foundation of Monland (HURFOM) is celebrating World Press Freedom Day. HURFOM believes that a free and independent press is the...
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Students can use ethnic titles but adults must use Burmese titlesHURFOM: The Department of Basic Education has decided to start the school season on July 21, 2020, and announced that parents could register their children with their own...
Detainees can’t pay KNU imposed finesHURFOM: On May 7, 2020, No. 4, The Karen National Police Force ( an entity within the KNU) arrested 37 young Mon people for possession and sale of illicit drugs and kratom...
Mon State government orders reduction in electricity fees, but private company refuseHURFOM: In response to the COVID-19 crisis and to provide residents of Myanmar with some economic relief, the National Central Committee on Prevention, Control and Treatment...
NMSP says, they have not experienced interference from government and military for its COVID-19 activitiesHURFOM: The New Mon State Party (NMSP), one of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) signatories, has been implementing COVID-19 prevention and control measures with no...
Mon CSO Network urges NMSP and KNU to hold a dialogue regarding landminesHURFOM: In Yebyu Township, Tenasserim Division, frequent landmine explosions have caused casualties and numerous injuries, primarily to civilian villagers. In response,...
KNU arrest 37 young drug users and imposes heavy finesHURFOM: On May 9, 2020, Anti Drug Special Forces of the Karen National Union (KNU) arrested 37 young drug users from Thanbyuzayat Township, Mon State imposing heavy fines...
It’s time to fight for justice for landmine victimsHURFOM: In Kyaung Shar Kwin Area, Yebyu Township, Tenasserim Division, innocent civilians are suffering from landmine explosions. Some have lost their legs and at least...
Mon civil society network responds to landmine explosionsHURFOM: The Mon Civil Society Network (CSO) issued a statement on May 8th in response to a growing number of innocent villagers being injured and killed by landmine explosions...
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- Students can use ethnic titles but adults must use Burmese titles
- Detainees can’t pay KNU imposed fines
- Mon State government orders reduction in electricity fees, but private company refuse
- NMSP says, they have not experienced interference from government and military for its COVID-19 activities
- Mon CSO Network urges NMSP and KNU to hold a dialogue regarding landmines
- KNU arrest 37 young drug users and imposes heavy fines
- It’s time to fight for justice for landmine victims
- Mon civil society network responds to landmine explosions
- Political parties worry COVID-19 will affect election campaigns
- 5 quarantine centers relocated due to local opposition
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