Myanmar Domestic News Updates – April 27, 2025 Evening
๐๐ 1. NUG Ministry of Women, Youth, and Children Affairs Disburses Over 27 Million Kyats in Sectoral Support
April 27
The Ministry of Women, Youth, and Children Affairs under the National Unity Government (NUG) has disbursed over 27 million kyats in support across various sectors, according to Union Minister Naw Susanna Hla Hla Soe.
This announcement was made during the regular coordination meeting of the Union Assembly Representative Committee (CRPH) held on April 25, where the Ministry provided updates on its recent activities and outlined plans for future initiatives.
The Ministry clarified that its efforts focus on three primary objectives: protecting the rights of women, youth, and children; fulfilling their essential needs; and promoting their participation in the federal democratic process. To this end, it has formed five key departments and has been implementing related activities.
Additionally, the Ministry has been working collaboratively with relevant ministries, ground strike committees, and women’s organizations on several initiatives, including providing legal protection for women, youth, and children unlawfully detained by the military junta; organizing campaigns for women’s peace and security guidelines; and promoting effective measures to address sexual violence in conflict-affected areas during the revolution.
Support efforts also extend to women, including breastfeeding mothers displaced from their homes, providing them with childbirth expenses, medicines, food supplies, and financial assistance. Victims of sexual violence are receiving financial, psychological, social, and healthcare support.
In the area of mental health assistance, the Ministry is implementing a Counselling Programme led by trained volunteer professionals. Moreover, vocational skills training is being provided through the Ministry’s various support departments, and collaborative efforts have been made to develop child protection guidelines during earthquake emergencies.
Simultaneously, the Ministry has established the “Justice Path” Telegram Channel, operated by experienced volunteer lawyers, to provide legal assistance. Ongoing training and learning programs are also being conducted in cooperation with relevant ministries and other organizations.
The meeting was attended by the CRPH Chairperson, Secretary, and members, as well as Union Ministers and officials from the Ministry of Women, Youth, and Children Affairs.
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๐๐ 2. ND-Burma: Forced Conscription and Deployment of Women to Conflict Zones Poses Grave Risks to Their Safety and Lives
April 27
Registering women for conscription and deploying them to conflict zones poses serious concerns for their safety and lives, the Network for Human Rights Documentation – Burma (ND-Burma) announced today.
ND-Burma released an abbreviated version of its report titled “Impacts on Women Due to Forced Military Conscription by the Junta” on April 27. It stated that the military junta, which had already been forcibly conscripting young men, has now been attempting to conscript women as well.
According to the report’s findings, women detained under forced conscription orders face grave risks while under custody, and their safety and lives would be further endangered if deployed to frontline battle zones.
The report also indicated that, as the junta continues to lose territorial control and faces increased defections among its soldiers, it has intensified efforts to forcibly conscript women aged between 18 and 27.
Although the military council officially announced that women would not be subject to conscription when it ratified the People’s Military Service Law in February 2024, reports of women being forcibly registered for military service emerged early this year. This development has caused widespread anxiety among families and heightened concerns about the safety and survival of women and girls, according to ND-Burma.
ND-Burma, established in 2004, consists of nine full member organizations and four associate member groups, comprising ethnic nationality organizations, women’s organizations, and former political prisoners. The network documents human rights violations in Burma to ensure accountability and justice for victims and perpetrators alike.
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๐๐ 3. Revolutionary Thingyan and Earthquake Relief Fundraising Fair in New York Raises Over USD 20,000
April 27
In New York City, United States, the Revolutionary Thingyan and Earthquake Relief Fundraising Fair, organized by the NYCBC group, successfully raised over USD 20,000, according to event organizers.
The event, held yesterday on April 26, included a moment of tribute to honor the fallen heroes of the revolution. Attendees also observed a one-minute silence, offering prayers and well wishes for those affected by the earthquake disaster.
It was reported that Myanmar’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, U Kyaw Moe Tun, attended the event in a show of support. Additionally, many ethnic nationals from Myanmar residing in the United States participated and contributed to the event.
At the fundraising fair, a variety of traditional Burmese foods, Myanmar souvenirs, Burmese jewelry, and revolutionary commemorative items were sold. A charity art auction was also held. Altogether, the total funds raised exceeded USD 20,000, as confirmed by the organizers.
During the Revolutionary Thingyan celebration, NYCBC members performed traditional Thingyan dances and organized classic Thingyan entertainment programs. Moreover, singer Kyaw Thiha performed Thingyan songs to entertain the attendees.
This news report was submitted by Radio NUG correspondent Ko Khant.
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