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    Journalist Detentions in Myanmar

    January 30, 2024

    The Myanmar military launched a crackdown on media freedom as part of a coup d’état on 1 February 2021, persecuting journalists and rolling back a decade of legal reforms. ICNL has built a large case database of detained journalists, cross-corroborating multiple civil society monitoring efforts, and complementing them with an analysis of the legal status of cases.

    Supporting Civil Society in Exile

    January 16, 2024

    In Myanmar, civic space drastically contracted after the February 2021 coup. By supporting relocation, ICNL enables our partners to continue their crucial work and help other organizations confronting similar challenges.

    Assessment of Myanmar Civic Space

    December 13, 2023

    This updated monitoring assessment from a working group of local Myanmar civil society organizations (CSOs) and networks explores the challenges and threats encountered by both registered and non-registered CSOs in the post-coup period.

    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.

    The Right to Peaceful Assembly and LGBT Parades in Brazil

    October 31, 2018

    ICNL worked with Welton Trindade, one of Brazil’s leading LGBT activists and Pride March organizers, to conduct a study that gathered data on practices affecting over 100 Pride Marches in the country.

    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) […]

    Wireless Telegraphy Act

    November 8, 2012

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    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 […]

    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 […]