A public movement calling for the implementation of International Labour Organization (ILO) Article 33 on Myanmar was held in Yinmabin Township, Sagaing Region, on March 7. The event was organized by the Northern No-Return Revolutionary Strike Column as an anti-military dictatorship protest. Local residents participated in the demonstration to protest against the violations of workers’ rights under the military regime. The movement specifically focused on demanding international action through ILO Article 33, which provides mechanisms for taking action against member states that seriously violate workers’ rights.
ILO Article 33 is a significant provision that allows for action to be taken against member states that severely violate workers’ rights. Since the military coup in Myanmar, there have been systematic violations of workers’ rights and human rights, prompting calls for international intervention through such mechanisms. The military council has been engaging in various forms of worker suppression, including cracking down on labor unions, detaining labor leaders, reducing wages, and committing other violations of workers’ rights. This public movement represents a crucial step in bringing international attention to these ongoing violations.
Yinmabin Township has been a significant center of anti-military dictatorship activism within Sagaing Region, with local residents actively participating in non-violent resistance movements. This particular demonstration is part of the broader civilian-based resistance against the military regime, aimed at drawing international attention to the situation. Local residents, who continue to face economic, social, and political oppression under military rule, are raising their voices through peaceful protest to highlight their struggles and demand action from the international community. The movement reflects the ongoing determination of Myanmar’s people to resist military rule and seek support from international organizations in their fight for democracy and workers’ rights.
