Civic Freedom Violations Committed by Myanmar’s Military Junta
October 12, 2023
In this ICNL-supported analysis, Spring Archive and ND-Burma worked together to document civic freedom and human rights violations committed by the Myanmar military since the 2021 coup.
Breaking Barriers to Multistakeholder Collaboration
October 3, 2023
The Global Study centers the lived experiences for civil society from across the globe operating amidst closing civic space and the widespread misuse of counter-terrorism measures.
Myanmar’s 2022 Registration Law
August 15, 2023
This assessment looks at the challenges and threats that Civil Society Organizations will face with the release of Myanmar's new registration law.
The Impact of Counterterrorism Measures in Myanmar
July 10, 2023
The Myanmar military has a history of viewing civil society as an adversary and seeks to use various forms of oppression and control to keep it in check.
Impact of Myanmar’s New Association Law and FATF Blacklisting on Media
February 7, 2023
This ICNL partner analysis assesses Myanmar's 2022 Association Registration Law and the FATF blacklisting in October 2022 and their potential impacts on media and civil society actors. Taken together, these two measures are likely to constrain media and civil society, which are trying to survive in an already highly challenging operational environment.
Civic Space in Myanmar
November 15, 2022
This report, undertaken by a Myanmar civil society organization and its local partner networks, examines the impact of the military coup on local civil society organizations (CSOs), with coverage of how the pandemic and the military’s Covid-19 policies further complicated the operational environment.
Myanmar Civic Space Assessment
November 10, 2022
With support from ICNL, local civil society organizations (CSOs) assessed the operational civic space for CSOs in Myanmar from December 2021 to April 2022. Led by a local partner with significant experience in service delivery and civic space issues, the assessment obtained first-hand testimonies from organizations operating on the ground in across Myanmar.
COVID-19 and Civic Freedoms in Asia and the Pacific
April 7, 2021
To get a full picture of how COVID-19 measures have impacted civil society in the Asia-Pacific region, ICNL conducted a survey in December 2020 to assess government practices. We received responses from organizations in 14 countries across the region.
Unlawful Edicts: Rule by Decree under the Myanmar Tatmadaw
March 5, 2021
This analysis provides an overview of the Myanmar military “Tatmadaw” orders aimed at suppressing communication and civil society resistance following the Myanmar coup of 2021.
Civil Disobedience: Implications for Myanmar
March 5, 2021
This analysis examines the international law of peaceful assembly, and expression protections for Myanmar's civil disobedience movement to the 2021 military coup.
Amendment of Law Protecting the Privacy and Security of the Citizens and State Administration Council Law No (3/2021) Fourth Amendment of the Ward or Village-Tract Administration Law
February 18, 2021
Vol. VII, No. 304, 3 rd Waxing of Tabodwe 1382 ME ww w.gnlm.com.mm Sunday , 14 February 2021 NATIONAL Special Session of Human Rights Council […]
State Administration Council Law No (1/2021) Law Amending Yangon City Development Law and State Administration Council Law No (2/2021) Law Amending Mandalay City Development Law
February 18, 2021
2 Republic of the Union of MyanmarState Administration Council State Administration Council Law No (1/2021) Law Amending Yangon City Development Law 14th Waning of Pyatho […]
Myanmar: Draft Cyber Security Law and Other Threats to Fundamental Freedoms
February 12, 2021
In Myanmar, the military’s actions in early February 2021, including a recently proposed draft cyber security law, threaten fundamental freedoms and violate international law. This ICNL analysis explores some of the key issues and concerns surrounding the draft law.
UNSR Report: Disease Pandemics and the Freedom of Opinion and Expression
May 4, 2020
In this report, the UNSR on Freedom of Expression registers alarm that some efforts to combat the coronavirus disease pandemic may be failing to meet the standards of legality, necessity, and proportionality. The Special Rapporteur highlights five areas of concern, showing that access to information, independent media, and other free expression rights are critical to meeting the challenges of the pandemic.
The Law Affecting Civil Society in Asia
April 21, 2020
Made up of more than 40 countries, Asia defies easy categorization. On the one hand, many countries are home to vibrant civil society sectors. On the other hand, in too many countries, state regulatory controls on civil society are becoming increasingly restrictive.
Civic Freedom Digest: Trends in the Asia-Pacific Region
February 21, 2020
In this issue of the Civic Freedom Digest, ICNL highlights some of the key challenges and opportunities for civic freedoms across the Asia-Pacific region.
ICNL launches rebranded ‘Civic Freedom Monitor’ as successor to NGO Law Monitor
September 28, 2016
PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) is pleased to announce today the launch of its “Civic Freedom Monitor,” a rebranded […]
Constitution
July 29, 2013
Constitution of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar (2008) Printing September, 2008 (10000) Copies Printed by Printing & Publishing Enterprise, Ministry of Information CONTENTS […]
The Law Amending the Code of Civil Procedure
July 29, 2013
Established 1914 Volume XVI, Number 133 13th Waning of Wagaung 1370 ME Friday, 29 August, 2008 * Development of agriculture as the base and all-round […]
The Labour Organization Law
July 29, 2013
The Labour Organization Law (The Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Law No. 7/2011) The 14th Waxing day of Thadinkyut 1373. ME. (11th October, 2011) Preamble The Pyidaungsu Hluttaw […]
The Right to Peaceful Assembly and Peaceful Procession Act
July 29, 2013
Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Ministry of Home Affairs Regulations relating to the Right to Peaceful Assembly and Peaceful Procession Unofficial […]
Social Security Law
July 29, 2013
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The Law Amending Income Tax Law
July 29, 2013
The Law Amending Income Tax Law (The 2011 Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Law No. 4) 2nd Waxing of Thadingyut, 1373 ME (29 September, 2011) The Pyidaungsu Hluttaw […]
Official Secrets Act
November 18, 2012
THE BURMA OFFICIAL SECRETS ACT [INDIA ACT XIX, 1923] (2nd April, 1923) 11. This Act extends to the whole of the Union of Burma, and […]
The Motion Picture Law
November 18, 2012
The Motion Picture Law (The State Law and Order Restoration Council Law No.9/96) The 6th Waxing Day of Wagaung, 1358 M.E. (20th August, 1996) The […]
Printers and Publishers Registration Act
November 18, 2012
Socialist Republic of the Union of Myanmar 1962 Printers and Publishers Registration Law (Law No. 1 amended by the Revolut ionary Council of the Union […]
Law Amending the 1962 Printers and Publishers Registration Law
November 18, 2012
State Law and Order Restoration Council Law No 16/89 — the Law Amending the 1962 Printers and Publishers Registration Law of the State Law and […]
The Law Amending the Myanmar Wireless Telegraphy Act
November 8, 2012
The State Law and Order Restoration Council The Law Amending the Myanmar Wireless Telegraphy Act (The State Law and Order Restoration Council Law No. 13/93) […]
Myanmar: The Decree on the Right to Peaceful Assembly and Peaceful Procession
October 11, 2012
Myanmar: The Decree on the Right to Peaceful Assembly and Peaceful Procession 2012 Myanmar: The Decree on the Right to Peaceful Assembly and Peaceful Procession […]
The Television and Video Law
September 7, 2012
The State Law and Order Restoration Council The Television and Video Law (The State Law and Order Restoration Council Law No. 8/96) The 14th Waxing […]
The Electronic Transactions Law
September 7, 2012
The Union of Myanmar The State Peace and Development Council The Electronic Transactions Law ( The State Peace and Development Council Law No. 5/2004 ) […]
Form for Registration of Associations and Organizations
September 2, 2012
Directive No. 1/88 of the Ministry of Home and Religious Affairs, signed by Maj-Gen. Phone Myint, prescribes the following Form for registration of associations and […]
SLORC Order of the Organization for Building Law and Order in the State
September 2, 2012
SLORC Order 2/88 of 18 September 1988 Order No. 2/88 of the Organization for Building Law and Order in the State, dated 18 September 1988 […]
Unlawful Associations Act
September 2, 2012
THE UNLAWFUL ASSOCIATIONS ACT. [India Act XIV, 1908.] (11 th December 1908)] 1-14. * * * PART II. UNLAWFUL ASSOCIATIONS. 15. In this Part – […]
Law Relating to the Sangha Organization
August 7, 2012
Law Relating to the Sangha Organization. State LORC Law No. 20/90 of Oct. 31, 1990 Chapter I – Title and Definition 1. This law shall […]
The Law Protecting the Peaceful and Systematic Transfer of State Responsibility and the Successful Performance of the Functions of the National Convention against Disturbances and Oppositions
August 7, 2012
The Law Protecting the Peaceful and Systematic Transfer of State Responsibility and the Successful Perf ormance of the Functions of the National Convention against Disturbances […]
Law Relating to Forming of Organizations
August 7, 2012
State LORC Law No. 6/88 of Sept. 30, 1988 The State Law and Order Restoration Council hereby enacts the following Law — Chapter I Title […]
Emergency Provision Act, Section 5
August 7, 2012
Section 5 of the Emergency Provisions Act [Burma Act 17, 1950] (9 th March 1950) (Unofficial Translation) 5. Whoever does anything with any of the […]
Guidelines for Systemic and Smooth Implementation of Socio-Economic Development Activities in Cooperation with UN Agencies, International Organizations, and NGOs/INGOs
July 5, 2012
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Burma’s National League for Democracy Vice Chairman meets with two Global Forum participants
August 30, 2011
PUBLISHED: AUGUST 30, 2011 On August 26, 2011, two members of Burma’s National League for Democracy (NLD) Party returned from the Global Forum on Civil […]
Country Reports: Asia Pacific
September 1, 2002
The International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law Volume 5, Issue 1, September 2002 Regional Developments in the South Pacific – Civil Society Legal Frameworks under […]