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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MNEC calls for the government to advance concrete policies and budget for mother tongue educational programsHURFOM: On February 21, 2020, the Mon National Education Committee (MNEC) celebrated “International Mother Language Day” at the Rehmonnya Hotel, Mawlamyine, Mon State. ...
Government to take action to stop human trafficking and labour violations in the fishing raft industryHURFOM: On February 14, 2020,at the 15th regular meeting of the second-term Mon State Parliament, Dr Aung Naing Oo, and lawmakers from Constituency #1 of Chaung Zone Township,...
Activists call for a review of the Law Protecting the Privacy and Security of Citizens, citing articles directly violating freedom of expressionHURFOM: On March 8, 2017, the Union Parliament approved a law named, Protecting the Privacy and Security of Citizens On February 18, 2020, Athan, an organization that...
Young people’s interest in voting in the 2020 election growingHURFOM: Over 160 youth attended a seminar on how to cast their vote in the upcoming 2020 election. The event was held at the Strand Hotel in Mawlamyine on February 15,...
No progress with MCL to use plastic waste as an alternative energy to coalHURFOM: Mawlamyine Cement Limited (MCL) operates a coal-fired cement factory in Pyar Taung Region, Kyaikmayaw Township, Mon State. In August, 2019, the Ministry of Natural...
Girl raped by father is 6-months pregnantHURFOM: A 39-year-old male from Kyar Inn village, Mawlamyine Township, Mon State has been charged with repeatedly raping his 13 year old daughter. The child is reportedly...
3 seventh grade students in Thanbyuzayat raped by astrologerHURFOM: According to the Mon State Police Force, 3 school girls (ages 12 to 13) in Thanbyuzayat were raped by a 28-year old male living near Young Daung village, Mudon...
Celebrating the 73rd Mon National Day: Unity and InclusionToday, the Human Rights Foundation of Monland (HURFOM) is celebrating the 73rd Mon National Day, together with Mon communities throughout Burma/Myanmar and many parts of...
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- MNEC calls for the government to advance concrete policies and budget for mother tongue educational programs
- Government to take action to stop human trafficking and labour violations in the fishing raft industry
- Activists call for a review of the Law Protecting the Privacy and Security of Citizens, citing articles directly violating freedom of expression
- Young people’s interest in voting in the 2020 election growing
- No progress with MCL to use plastic waste as an alternative energy to coal
- Girl raped by father is 6-months pregnant
- 3 seventh grade students in Thanbyuzayat raped by astrologer
- Celebrating the 73rd Mon National Day: Unity and Inclusion
- Locals demand rural health center for their village
- Land grab victims calls on NMSP to help resolve military confiscation of their lands
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