Democracy and digital rights derailed in Myanmar
As protests in Myanmar continue to swell, and more dissidents are arrested and threatened, it’s likely for the military to again violate digital rights and order internet shutdowns or hinder access to social media platforms and other communications networks. It is a tactic we have seen – and continue to see – being deployed by governments in the Asia-Pacific.
Democracy and digital rights derailed in Myanmar
As protests in Myanmar continue to swell, and more dissidents are arrested and threatened, it’s likely for the military to again violate digital rights and order internet shutdowns or hinder access to social media platforms and other communications networks. It is a tactic we have seen – and continue to see – being deployed by governments in the Asia-Pacific.
Pretty Good Podcast Episode 20: Resilience Amid Oppression in Myanmar’s ‘Digital Coup’
In this episode, Asia-Pacific analyst and Access Now’s Myanmar lead Wai Phyo Myint sheds light on the current situation in Myanmar and the ongoing efforts of digital rights actors, individuals, and organisations to restore democracy in the country.
A Year of Resistance: Films on human rights abuses and courageous opposition in Myanmar
To raise awareness on the human rights situation in Myanmar one year after the coup, EngageMedia has curated a playlist of films that turns the spotlight on the Myanmar people’s long-standing struggle for democracy.
‘Black Out’ director: Searching for truth and resisting propaganda in post-coup Myanmar
The director behind ‘Black Out’ shares how the Tech Tales film was created to combat widespread disinformation and fear mongering by the Myanmar junta in the aftermath of the 2021 coup.
Featured Posts Related to Myanmar
In this episode, Asia-Pacific analyst and Access Now’s Myanmar lead Wai Phyo Myint sheds light on the current situation in Myanmar and the ongoing efforts of digital rights actors, individuals, and or…
To raise awareness on the human rights situation in Myanmar one year after the coup, EngageMedia has curated a playlist of films that turns the spotlight on the Myanmar people’s long-standing struggle…
The director behind ‘Black Out’ shares how the Tech Tales film was created to combat widespread disinformation and fear mongering by the Myanmar junta in the aftermath of the 2021 coup.
Projects Related to Myanmar
Featured Projects Related to Myanmar
EngageMedia has partnered with VPN service TunnelBear to distribute, as needed, free VPN vouchers to other human rights organisations, digital rights defenders, journalists, and activists.
A film screening, outreach and engagement program to develop understanding of minority rights in Myanmar.
Camp Chindwin brought together 33 video activists, filmmakers and citizen journalists from Southeast Asia to a camp in Myanmar from 3-6 June 2015.
