Union Minister U Aung Myo Myint from the National Unity Government’s (NUG) Ministry of Human Rights presented Myanmar’s current human rights situation at the World Human Rights Cities Forum 2025, held at the Kimdaejung Center in Gwangju, South Korea. The Union Minister participated as a lead discussant in the ‘Cities Against Violence’ session, where he delivered a presentation titled ‘YANGON: A City of Resilience Against Political Violence.’ During his presentation, he detailed how the people of Myanmar have consistently responded to the military’s political violence through peaceful means of resistance.
The Minister provided a comprehensive overview of various peaceful protest methods employed by Myanmar citizens, including flower strikes, umbrella protests, and silent strikes. He emphasized how these non-violent approaches demonstrate the Myanmar people’s resilience and commitment to democratic values in the face of political oppression. The presentation highlighted the historical context of peaceful resistance in Myanmar and how citizens have maintained their dedication to non-violent methods of opposing military violence throughout different periods of the country’s struggle for democracy.
Additionally, NUG representatives and Myanmar activists participated in the 45th anniversary commemorative events of the Gwangju Democratic Movement. During these events, they provided detailed accounts of the military council’s human rights violations, acts of violence, and inhumane actions taking place in Myanmar. The delegation also presented comprehensive information about the current state of Myanmar’s democracy movement. These international forum appearances serve as crucial platforms for raising awareness about Myanmar’s situation and garnering international understanding and support. The presentations specifically focused on exposing the military council’s oppressive actions against civilians while highlighting the peaceful resistance methods employed by the Myanmar people in their ongoing struggle for democracy and human rights.
