Ethnic Nationalities Council (ENC) (Union of Burma) (http://www.encburma.org/)
ENCseeks to foster unity and cooperation between all ethnic nationalities in preparation for a ‘Tripartite Dialogue” and a transition to democracy. Links to information about the council, activities, publications, agreements, policy papers and statements, and more. In Burmese and English.
Human Rights in Burma (http://www.derechos.org/human-rights/seasia/burma.html)
Links to electronic resources on human rights–including reports and articles from national and international agencies and commissions and nongovernmental organizations as well as related links. From Derechos, a human rights organization.
Human Rights Watch (HRW). Asia: Burma (http://www.hrw.org/doc?t=asia&c=burma)
HRW is dedicated to protecting the human rights of people worldwide. Burma page provides news on human rights in that country as well as links to the World Report—with information on annual events--beginning in 1989. Searchable.
KarenWebsite (http://www.karen.org/)
Offers an information resource on the Karens, an indigenous people to the Southeast Asian countries of Thailand and Burma. Highlights the history, dress, music, literature, and holidays of the Karen people. Includes news items and an online bulletin board.
Ministry of Immigration and Population (http://www.myanmar.com/Ministry/imm&popu/)
Links to the Department of Immigration & National Registration and the Department of Population (DOP). DOP site provides information about the department and its activities as well as publications. The Department of Immigration & National Registration includes information on the relationship between Myanmar and neighboring countries as well as with ASEAN.
Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association (MMCWA) (http://www.mmcwa.org)
MMCWA is a voluntary organization dedicated to serving Maynmar society in promoting health and well being of mothers and children and seeking to improve their quality of life. Links to mission statement, information on the organization, objectivites, activities, and future plans.
Myanmar Women’s Affairs Federation (MWAF) (http://www.mwaf.org.mm)
Searchable. In Burmese.
Myanmars.net: Myanmar People (http://www.myanmars.net/myanmar-people/index.htm)
Information on various Myanmar people (including Kachin, Shan, and Mon), ethnic tribes, and hair style and clothing.
United Nations. Convention on the Rights of the Child. Committee on the Rights of the Child. Consideration of Reports Submitted by States Parties under Article 44 of the Convention (http://www.unhchr.ch/tbs/doc.nsf)
In this second, periodic report, the government of Burma describes the situation of Burmese children and details its efforts to uphold their rights and improve their quality of life. Submitted June 2002.
U.S. Department of State. Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor. Country Reports on Human Rights Practices 2006: Burma (http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2006/78768.htm)
Country Reports on Human Rights practices are submitted annually by the U.S. Department of State to the U.S. Congress. The reports cover internationally recognized individual, civil, political, and worker rights, as set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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