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Women's Peace Network @womenspeacenetwork.org · 2d

"'The genocide did not end in 2017. It has worsened.” said Wai Wai Nu, Founder and Executive Director of Women’s Peace Network.

'Ending impunity is the only way to end atrocities.'" @waiwainu.bsky.social @rfkhumanrights.bsky.social

#Myanmar #Rohingya

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U.N. Rohingya Conference Must Spark Concrete Action - Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights

Tags Share As the Rohingya community faces compounding crises, this week’s U.N. High-level Conference on the Situation of Rohingya Muslims and Other Minorities in Myanmar was held at a critical moment...

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Gregg Butensky @gbutensky.bsky.social · 7d

Powerful address by Wai Wai Nu to the UN General Assembly.

Well done @waiwainu.bsky.social!

#WhatsHappeninglnMyanmar @hrcberkeley.bsky.social

Wai Wai Nu addressing the UN General Assmebly

YouTube video by Gregg Butensky

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Wai Wai Nu @waiwainu.bsky.social · 7d

Nu also told Al Jazeera that “many member states also emphasised or highlighted addressing the root causes, and advancing justice and accountability”, in their speeches.

#unga80 #Rohingya #myanmar

www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...

Rohingya ask UN ‘where is the justice’ amid Myanmar violence, aid cuts

Rohingya speakers urge the UN not to forget the plight of minorities in Myanmar's Rakhine state and refugee camps.

www.aljazeera.com

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Wai Wai Nu @waiwainu.bsky.social · 11d

Thank you for your support and leadership as always

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Women's Peace Network @womenspeacenetwork.org · 16d

🗓️ #UNGA80 SIDE EVENT: "Ending the #Rohingya crisis: Community-centered actions for protection, justice & lasting peace"

Join key leaders & experts on 9/29 to mark the High-Level Conference on the Situation of #Rohingya Muslims & Other Minorities in #Myanmar

🔴LIVE: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1k...

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Women's Peace Network @womenspeacenetwork.org · 27d

📰 @waiwainu.bsky.social on #Myanmar junta's sham elections:

"This is not an exit strategy, this is a trap.

We need to understand that this will only prolong the violence & the conflict, and the junta's disastrous strategy in the country."

#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar

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Myanmar's junta grabbed power in a coup. Now the country is going to the polls

Nearly five years ago, Myanmar's military seized power, plunging the country into a bloody civil war that left the junta internationally isolated. Now, with no end to the conflict in sight, Myanmar is...

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Women's Peace Network @womenspeacenetwork.org · Aug 26

"'In #Rakhine State, #Rohingya and other civilians are caught in the crossfire between the #Myanmar military and the #Arakan Army and subjected to forced recruitment, human rights violations and other abuse,' the #UN Secretary-General said."

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UN urges renewed solidarity eight years after forced exodus of Rohingya

Monday marks eight years since the mass displacement of Rohingya from Rakhine state in Myanmar and the United Nations is calling for greater international solidarity with the mainly Muslim minority co...

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Women's Peace Network @womenspeacenetwork.org · Aug 21

🚨"Unless more funding is received by year-end, the #IIMM will have to stop both an open-source project & one investigating sexual violence and crimes against children" says Independent Investigative Mechanism for #Myanmar on #UN funding cuts www.reuters.com/world/americ...

UN investigation seeking justice for Rohingya who fled Myanmar hit by cost-cutting

Millions of dollars of funding cuts from donors and U.N. cost-cutting could hamper evidence gathering and undermine efforts to seek justice for Rohingya who fled Myanmar, the head of a U.N. investigation told Reuters.

www.reuters.com

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Wai Wai Nu @waiwainu.bsky.social · Aug 7

Lobby firm receives $3M from genocidal Junta!

Despite the persistent atrocities and starvation, including mass murder and persecution of civilians like the Rohingya and Christians, some continue to profit from the Min Aung Hlaing regime. #Accountability

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Special Advisory Council for Myanmar @special-council.bsky.social · Aug 6

New evidence of alleged #AA atrocities against #Rohingya in Rakhine in 2024.

The AA/ULA must facilitate entry of—& fully cooperate with—an independent int'l investigative team to Rakhine to investigate these & other alleged crimes.

Perpetrators must be held accountable. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar

Wai Wai Nu @waiwainu.bsky.social · Aug 4

1/ Horrifying photos are being circulated, corroborating the Arakan Army's massacres of hundreds of #Rohingya in Thang Shout Kan (Hoyasiri) in May 2024. This reveals only a part of the atrocities over a year later. Now, Rohingya are facing total elimination in #Rakhine State.

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Women's Peace Network @womenspeacenetwork.org · Aug 4

WPN documented the Arakan Army's massacre of #Rohingya in Thang Shout Kan/Hoyasiri, among others, in our report ➡️ womenspeacenetwork.org/s/Report_202...

For over a year, based on credible sources, we've been warning about a clear pattern of atrocities in #Rakhine State. Now is the time to act.

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Wai Wai Nu @waiwainu.bsky.social · Aug 4

3/ The situation is worse than 2016-2017 genocide, largely because people have no access to communications in #Rakhine State while they face the AA's forced transfer, displacement, systematic starvation & other atrocities. We need immediate attention to this ongoing genocide.

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Wai Wai Nu @waiwainu.bsky.social · Aug 4

2/ Int'l community must urgently do everything to protect #Rohingya civilians in #Rakhine State, prevent further atrocities, deploy investigations. Evidence must preserved as required by #ICJ provisional measures. I fear that the AA will continue to cover up their atrocities.

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Wai Wai Nu @waiwainu.bsky.social · Aug 4

1/ Horrifying photos are being circulated, corroborating the Arakan Army's massacres of hundreds of #Rohingya in Thang Shout Kan (Hoyasiri) in May 2024. This reveals only a part of the atrocities over a year later. Now, Rohingya are facing total elimination in #Rakhine State.

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Women's Peace Network @womenspeacenetwork.org · Apr 28

🔊 @waiwainu.bsky.social: "We gather here today a month after the massive earthquake hit central #Burma, where the Burmese military has worsened its devastation on civilians."

#Myanmar #WhatsHappeninglnMyanmar #MyanmarEarthquake

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Women's Peace Network @womenspeacenetwork.org · Apr 28

🔊 @waiwainu.bsky.social: "The military is trying to use the earthquake as an opportunity to legitimize its illegal coup leading up to its fake elections. This is the same entity that committed atrocities against ethnic & religious minorities for decades, including #Rohingya genocide."

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Women's Peace Network @womenspeacenetwork.org · Apr 28

🔊 @waiwainu.bsky.social: "As #Burma faces one of the darkest moments in our history, we ask you to stand with the country’s people now. We need a strong, smart & principled ally in ending our decades-long suffering, and winning our fight for liberty."

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Women's Peace Network @womenspeacenetwork.org · Apr 27

🗓️EVENT: #Burma: Humanitarian Crisis and Violations of Religious Freedom & Human Rights

On Monday April 28, join us in a hybrid briefing on #Myanmar at the US Congress alongside @waiwainu.bsky.social, distinguished leaders, advocates, experts.

⏰12PM-2PM EST

🔗RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/1Cj_...

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Women's Peace Network @womenspeacenetwork.org · Apr 9

⚠️ #Myanmar junta confirms plan to hold its sham, undemocratic "elections" after earthquake.

The int'l community must hold the military accountable and get it out of politics first. Relying on junta for a "political solution" will only prolong crisis. www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/m...

Myanmar Junta Kicks Off Poll Countdown Amid Quake Devastation

Rapid shift from relief efforts to election prep highlights regime’s desperation to legitimize military rule.

www.irrawaddy.com

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ICAN (International Civil Society Action Network) @whatthewomensay.bsky.social · Mar 21

🔹 @waiwainu.bsky.social, @womenspeacenetwork.org, joined the panel “Gender Justice & the Crimes Against Humanity Treaty Initiative,” highlighting the crisis in #Myanmar & the need for a victim & survivor-centered approach.

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Wai Wai Nu @waiwainu.bsky.social · Mar 18

Aww that is so kind of you. I am so lucky to have you with us, making impact everyday for a better world, for a better future and the people who needs our supports.

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Women's Peace Network @womenspeacenetwork.org · Mar 17

🔊 @waiwainu.bsky.social #CSW69: "Justice is not for those of us seated at this panel – but for victims and survivors.

All of our actions must be for all people subjected to crimes against humanity, and be aimed at their vision of their future."

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Milk Tea Alliance Calendar @mtacalendar.bsky.social · Mar 16

Mon:
@globaljusticec.bsky.social host "Gender Justice & crimes against humanity treaty initiative" w/ @waiwainu.bsky.social & more

Tues:
@seajunction.bsky.social hold panel "Navigating a Troubled Funding Landscape for Development" w/ @liasciortino.bsky.social, @reaproy.bsky.social & more
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Event Flyer for "Gender Justice & the crimes against humanity treaty initiative" a side event during the sixty ninth commission on the status of women.

March 17th
ten am eastern time
conference room 2
un headquarters new york

Event Flyer for:
Navigating a Troubled Funding Landscape for Development
March 18 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

At this event, we will also discuss what has happened so far, providing insight into the evolving situation, and explore potential pathways forward for support of development and human rights organizations in the region and ensure continued support for those most in need. The panel is composed of:

Rosalia Sciortino, SEA Junction and writer of “Failing Financing of Civil Society in Southeast Asia” (2023)
Phil Robertson Jr., Asia Human Rights and Labor Advocates (AHRLA)
Emilie Palamy Pradichit, Manushya
Sara Piazzano, Independent Consultant
Speaker on Myanmar to be announced
A Q & A and discussion session and a simple reception will follow.

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Wai Wai Nu @waiwainu.bsky.social · Mar 14

Today,at the Security Council Report,WPN and WLB briefed UN member states on the catastrophic humanitarian situation.
It is crucial for governments to resume and expand aid access for the people of Myanmar in order to address the $1 billion funding shortfall for the Myanmar & Rohingya response plan.

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Women's Peace Network @womenspeacenetwork.org · Mar 12

Our Founder and Executive Director @waiwainu.bsky.social will speak at this event, highlighting exacerbating atrocities, including sexual violence, in #Myanmar.

We hope you can join us!

#CSW #CSW69 #Burma #WhatsHappeninginMyanmar #Rohingya

Global Justice Center @globaljusticec.bsky.social · Mar 12

MONDAY: Space is still available for our #CSW69 event on gender justice and the crimes against humanity treaty!

Join leading experts and activists for a discussion on the treaty effort's historic potential to advance justice for gender-based crimes.

Register: bit.ly/GenderCAHtre...

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