Additional Context: Despite international and regional commitments under the Women, Peace, and Security agenda, protecting civilians and advancing inclusive peace dialogue in Myanmar remain profoundly challenging. In particular, conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) has been a long-standing protection concern and used as a military tactic in Myanmar’s conflicts. Survivors face significant obstacles to accessing support despite the UN’s repeated calls for survivor-centered services. In the absence of state support, local women’s organizations have come to play an essential role in delivering services and emergency care to survivors of CRSV. Yet the work of these organizations is frequently threatened by hostile state institutions and limited funding. Cuts to US foreign assistance have exacerbated these threats.

Source: IPI Global Observatory