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USCB's Managing Director Karen Ames and Researcher Shiv Patel published this compelling OpEd in Asia Times on women and children bearing the brunt of the humanitarian crisis in #Burma.

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The agony and death left by USAID's exit from Myanmar - Asia Times
In a forgotten corner of Southeast Asia, Pe Kha Lau, an elderly 71-year-old woman, passed quietly, shortly after the slashing of USAID funding, her life
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August 8, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Following our work with the KOA, USCB powered on with our own advocacy efforts at Capitol Hill! Our team members did such a great job speaking with staffers about what is happening on the ground and necessary steps moving forward.
July 31, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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With the advocacy training behind us, USCB joined KOA 's Youth Civic Education and Advocacy Day. For many, this was their first time ever to advocate in DC. Every single person did such a phenomenal job! They took everything they learned and put it into practice.

Photos: KOA
July 31, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Over the last month, USCB co-facilitated a series of advocacy training sessions w/ the Karen Organization of America for KOA's Youth Civic and Advocacy Day. It was so amazing to see so many Karen youth and community leaders from different states coming together to advocate for #Burma.
July 31, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Check out our June Briefer! For this issue, we focus on the displaced community in #Burma with a call for coordinated action. We featured @karenhrg.bsky.social 's latest briefing, "Defying Hunger," as well as provided an overview of Burma.

Read here: actionnetwork.org/user_files/u...
July 30, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Don't forget to RSVP for the next event in our series, which will cover #Chin, #Karenni, and #Mon States!

We updated our RSVP link. Apologies to those who tried to register yesterday and could not sign up. It should work now.

RSVP Here: tinyurl.com/Displaced2
July 30, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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USCB is deeply concerned by last week's removal of junta cronies from the US sanctions list. The U.S. & int'l community must keep pressure on the junta by cutting off its access to weapons, fuel, and funds.

Read here: actionnetwork.org/user_files/u...
July 28, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Check out our latest briefer for May 2025! We dive into the crisis on the ground and a breakdown of the BRAVE Burma Act. The Human Rights Foundation of Monland provides their May reporting for our feature. Also,check out our overview on the country!

Read more here: actionnetwork.org/user_files/u...
June 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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then earlier in the week we joined @uscb4peace.bsky.social @sisters2sistersmm.bsky.social & many others in Demanding justice and accountability over conflict related sexual violence in Myanmar! Please amplify the call!

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We join @sisters2sistersmm.bsky.social & other groups from throughout the world in calling for the end of Sexual violence in conflict & accountability we demand justice, dignity, and freedom for all women living in conflict-affected areas.

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Solidarity statement for Myanmar Women on International day for the elimination of sexual violence in conflict End sexual violence in Conflict. Solidarity Statement with Myanmar Women International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict June 19, 2025 Today, we stand in steadfast solidarity with people across areas affected by conflict, colonial violence and genocide—Palestine, Sudan, South- Sudan, Afghanistan, Belarus, Tibet, Congo, Ethiopia, Nigeria, particularly in the Northwest, the Central African Republic, Syria, Kashmir, Ukraine, Haiti. We highlight the reality of our sisters in Myanmar, who sparked the initiative for this global campaign. These women, girls, and LGBTQI+ individuals continue to bear the brunt of militarization, oppression, gender-based violence and sexual violence in conflict. In Myanmar, women have been at the forefront of a powerful feminist movement, reclaiming their voices, politics, lands, and resources amid a four-year-long revolution against tyranny. Despite immense risks, they have defied a militarized society intent on silencing and erasing them, continuing to organize, lead, and resist.1 Their fight is not only against sexual and gender-based violence in conflict but also against the root causes of conflict and of militarized violence itself, incl. patriarchy, white supremacy, capitalism, and (neo)colonialism. Women in Myanmar face a systematic campaign of sexual violence and abuse perpetrated by the military junta and its affiliates. According to a 2024 report by the U.N. independent human rights investigator, 2 the junta has intensified attacks on villages held by opposition groups, committing atrocities including beheadings, gang rapes, and torture, with women, children, and the elderly among the victims. The Women’s League of Burma (WLB) documented 492 cases of sexual assault3 against women between February 1, 2021, and June 2024, including at least 13 cases where women were raped and subsequently killed. 4 Survivor testimonies from Sagaing, Chin, and Karenni regions reveal sexual violence as a deliberate tool of terror and control—an assault on dignity, bodies, and communities. Conflict Related Sexual Violence (CRSV) is a heinous crime that remains enormously under-reported; for every case that reaches official channels and is verified, countless others go unrecorded. As UNFPA noted, “for every survivor who is able to tell their story, there are thousands who will be forever silent,” underscoring how only a tiny fraction of CRSV ever comes to light. We also acknowledge the ongoing suffering of Rohingya women, who have endured decades of persecution, displacement, and systematic sexual violence at the hands of Myanmar’s military. During the 2017 "clearance operations," humanitarian organizations working in refugee camps in Bangladesh reported receiving dozens, sometimes hundreds, of cases of sexual violence. These atrocities include gang rapes, sexual slavery, and the brutal killing of women and children—likely representing only a fraction of the true scale of abuse. On this day of global remembrance and action, we call on the international feminist community to: 1. Join our campaign* by wearing red lipstick and speaking truth to power wherever you are. Together, let us confront all forms of discrimination and violence against women. 2. Stand in solidarity with survivors of the sexual violence in Myanmar and all conflict-affected countries by emphasizing the importance of investing adequate resources in holistic programs that extend beyond what official data suggests, and by adopting a suvivor centered approach to rehabilitation. 3. Reject the Myanmar junta’s sham election plans, designed to entrench military power under the illegitimate 2008 constitution. Do not legitimize the State Administration Council (SAC) or allow the military to weaponize aid by channeling humanitarian assistance through the SAC. 4. Demand justice and accountability by imposing consequences for human rights violations across Myanmar. Urge your governments to refer Myanmar’s situation to the International Criminal Court (ICC) and support universal jurisdiction cases against perpetrators of sexual violence and other crimes. 5. Support the resilience of Myanmar’s women workers, farmers, feminist allies, young girls, LGBTQIA+ communities, and all youth who continue fighting the junta’s brutality to end decades of impunity. Today, we, the 63 undersigned organizations—including 6 individuals or groups who remain anonymous for security reasons—honor the sisters lost to violence and pledge to forge a safer path for all. We refuse to let sexual violence go unchallenged. United, we demand justice, dignity, and freedom for all women living in conflict-affected areas. followed by list of organisations & their locations
June 20, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Today, USCB stands in solidarity with the displaced community in/from #Burma and around the world. Let us come together to support this vulnerable population on this day, #WorldRefugeeDay, and every day after.
June 20, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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In line with International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, the Women's League of Burma launched a new briefing paper and video documentary that highlights the #Burma junta's systematic use of conflict-related sexual violence.

#SpeakingTruthToPower #CRV
June 19, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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USCB stands in solidarity w/ @sisters2sistersmm.bsky.social and 60+ orgs in the call for the end of sexual violence in conflict & demanding justice and accountability on this day of remembrance.

#RedLipsSpeakTruthToPower
June 19, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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We join @sisters2sistersmm.bsky.social & other groups from throughout the world in calling for the end of Sexual violence in conflict & accountability we demand justice, dignity, and freedom for all women living in conflict-affected areas.

drive.google.com/file/d/1swFm...
Solidarity statement for Myanmar Women on International day for the elimination of sexual violence in conflict End sexual violence in Conflict. Solidarity Statement with Myanmar Women International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict June 19, 2025 Today, we stand in steadfast solidarity with people across areas affected by conflict, colonial violence and genocide—Palestine, Sudan, South- Sudan, Afghanistan, Belarus, Tibet, Congo, Ethiopia, Nigeria, particularly in the Northwest, the Central African Republic, Syria, Kashmir, Ukraine, Haiti. We highlight the reality of our sisters in Myanmar, who sparked the initiative for this global campaign. These women, girls, and LGBTQI+ individuals continue to bear the brunt of militarization, oppression, gender-based violence and sexual violence in conflict. In Myanmar, women have been at the forefront of a powerful feminist movement, reclaiming their voices, politics, lands, and resources amid a four-year-long revolution against tyranny. Despite immense risks, they have defied a militarized society intent on silencing and erasing them, continuing to organize, lead, and resist.1 Their fight is not only against sexual and gender-based violence in conflict but also against the root causes of conflict and of militarized violence itself, incl. patriarchy, white supremacy, capitalism, and (neo)colonialism. Women in Myanmar face a systematic campaign of sexual violence and abuse perpetrated by the military junta and its affiliates. According to a 2024 report by the U.N. independent human rights investigator, 2 the junta has intensified attacks on villages held by opposition groups, committing atrocities including beheadings, gang rapes, and torture, with women, children, and the elderly among the victims. The Women’s League of Burma (WLB) documented 492 cases of sexual assault3 against women between February 1, 2021, and June 2024, including at least 13 cases where women were raped and subsequently killed. 4 Survivor testimonies from Sagaing, Chin, and Karenni regions reveal sexual violence as a deliberate tool of terror and control—an assault on dignity, bodies, and communities. Conflict Related Sexual Violence (CRSV) is a heinous crime that remains enormously under-reported; for every case that reaches official channels and is verified, countless others go unrecorded. As UNFPA noted, “for every survivor who is able to tell their story, there are thousands who will be forever silent,” underscoring how only a tiny fraction of CRSV ever comes to light. We also acknowledge the ongoing suffering of Rohingya women, who have endured decades of persecution, displacement, and systematic sexual violence at the hands of Myanmar’s military. During the 2017 "clearance operations," humanitarian organizations working in refugee camps in Bangladesh reported receiving dozens, sometimes hundreds, of cases of sexual violence. These atrocities include gang rapes, sexual slavery, and the brutal killing of women and children—likely representing only a fraction of the true scale of abuse. On this day of global remembrance and action, we call on the international feminist community to: 1. Join our campaign* by wearing red lipstick and speaking truth to power wherever you are. Together, let us confront all forms of discrimination and violence against women. 2. Stand in solidarity with survivors of the sexual violence in Myanmar and all conflict-affected countries by emphasizing the importance of investing adequate resources in holistic programs that extend beyond what official data suggests, and by adopting a suvivor centered approach to rehabilitation. 3. Reject the Myanmar junta’s sham election plans, designed to entrench military power under the illegitimate 2008 constitution. Do not legitimize the State Administration Council (SAC) or allow the military to weaponize aid by channeling humanitarian assistance through the SAC. 4. Demand justice and accountability by imposing consequences for human rights violations across Myanmar. Urge your governments to refer Myanmar’s situation to the International Criminal Court (ICC) and support universal jurisdiction cases against perpetrators of sexual violence and other crimes. 5. Support the resilience of Myanmar’s women workers, farmers, feminist allies, young girls, LGBTQIA+ communities, and all youth who continue fighting the junta’s brutality to end decades of impunity. Today, we, the 63 undersigned organizations—including 6 individuals or groups who remain anonymous for security reasons—honor the sisters lost to violence and pledge to forge a safer path for all. We refuse to let sexual violence go unchallenged. United, we demand justice, dignity, and freedom for all women living in conflict-affected areas. followed by list of organisations & their locations
June 19, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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USCB kicks off its annual displacement series next week. This year, the displaced community has been hit by several compounding factors - aerial attacks, U.S. aid freeze, natural disaster, and much more. Our panel will cover Kachin, Rakhine, & Central Burma.

RSVP Here: bit.ly/Displaced2025
June 18, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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We are saddened to hear of the passing of Rep. Gerald Connolly. During his tenure in Congress, he was a strong advocate for human rights and democracy in Burma. He was a passionate defender for the voiceless, and he believed in leading with compassion while ensuring justice and accountability.
May 21, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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Check out our April Briefer!

•Analysis: China's expansion into the void left by the US withdrawal
•Feature: Debbie Stothard of ALTSEAN-Burma discusses the aid suspension (Watch video feature: youtu.be/2HvzTvIRzz4?...
•On the ground overview

Read our briefer here: actionnetwork.org/user_files/u...
May 14, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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On May 12 at 10am, the #Burma junta launched an aerial attack on a school in Oe Htein Twin Village, Dipeyin Township, #Sagaing Region. 20 children & two teachers were killed, and 40+ were seriously injured. Deadly events like these highlight the need to implement strong aviation fuel sanctions!
May 13, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Together w/ @gmucarterschool , we will be hosting the following event - "Adapting Peace: Addressing Emerging Challenges in Conflict Resolution." Our panel will discuss the impacts of the US aid freeze in #Syria, #Sudan, and #Burma.

RSVP Here: bit.ly/AdaptPeace
April 14, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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Since the day of the earthquake, USCB has put out an aid appeal to help support the survivors in the disaster zone.

If you are able, please donate and/or share the links/QR Codes found in the graphics above. Every action and donation makes a difference.

In Solidarity,
The USCB Team
April 2, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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In response to the devastation from the earthquakes in central #Burma, USCB is calling for an aid appeal for the survivors. Read our appeal on our website below ⬇️

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Humanitarian aid appeal to assist March 28 earthquake victims — U.S. Campaign for Burma
Photo: Collapsed building in Mandalay, Central Burma Photo Cred: AFP - Getty Images
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March 28, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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Latest briefer by @uscb4peace.bsky.social gives a critical overview of the US funding freeze, including the closure of clinics. My response to the decision also included the following: "[MAGA] seeks isolation, and foreign affairs are rooted in divisiveness."
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March 14, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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After a six week review, State Secretary Rubio announced the cancellation of 83% of #USAID’s programs with the remainder to be absorbed by the State Department. There have yet to be any formal reports detailing what programs were cut.
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March 10, 2025 at 2:52 PM