ALTSEAN-BURMA



Advocacy, capacity-building & strategic
interventions for human rights





Founded in 1996, ALTSEAN-BURMA (Alternative ASEAN Network on Burma) is a network of organisations and individuals based in ASEAN member states working to support social movement-building and strengthening for human rights and democracy in Southeast Asia, with a particular focus on Burma. The network is comprised of human rights & social justice NGOs, political parties, think tanks, academics, journalists and student activists, and operates from its headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand.​



News & Updates





Job Vacancy:
Women of Burma Training Intern



18 April 2018



ALTSEAN-BURMA is looking to recruit a new Women of Burma Training Intern to join our Bangkok office. We are looking to fill this post ASAP, therefore applications will be processed on a rolling basis. Interested applicants are advised to apply early.


Click the links below for the full job description and application form, which provides details on how to apply. Please carefully read the instructions provided before completing the application form. Incomplete submissions will not be processed.


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Joint Statement – CSOs call for rejection of amendments to Cambodia's Constitution and Criminal Code



21 February 2018



ALTSEAN-BURMA is a signatory to the following joint statement expressing grave concern regarding the Royal Government of Cambodia's proposed amendments to the Constitution of the Kingdom of Cambodia, as well as the proposed introduction of a lèse-majesté offense to Cambodia’s Criminal Code. These proposed amendments constitute a severe threat to human rights and fundamental freedoms, and are clearly designed to further criminalize any individual or entity that dares to express legitimate dissent.


Clink the link below to read the full statement.


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Latest Bulletins, Briefers &
Special Reports




Shadow NBA on Business and Human Rights


08 December 2017





A joint report from the International Corporate Accountability Roundtable (ICAR) and ALTSEAN-Burma, providing among the most comprehensive studies ever taken into the relationship between business and human rights in Burma/Myanmar.


Download the full report below.


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October Bulletin




OHCHR report confirms that the Tatmadaw committed well-organized, coordinated and systematic attacks against Rohingya.


Download this month's bulletin to read more about October's democracy and human rights developments in Burma.


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Briefer: Update on Rohingya Refugee Crisis


12 October 2017





A comprehensive account of the key stories to emerge from the ongoing Rohingya Refugee Crisis. Download the full report below.


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September Bulletin




Tatmadaw clearance operations in Arakan State force over 480,000 Rohingya to flee to Bangladesh within 5 weeks, as humanitarian crisis ensues, as UN High Com. for Human Rights labels event 'textbook example of ethnic cleansing'.


Download this month's bulletin to read more about September's democracy and human rights developments in Burma.

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