We warmly invite you to a timely and crucial public keynote and conversation on the occasion of International Human Rights Day 2025.
"Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials: Putting People Back at the Center of Myanmar's Future"
Join us for a dialogue featuring Professor Yanghee Lee, former UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar. Professor Lee’s long engagement and principled advocacy offer powerful insights for envisioning a future grounded in justice and accountability for Myanmar.
Event Details
- Date: Monday, 8 December 2025
- Time: 13.00hrs - 15.00hrs
- Venue: Political Science Alumni Meeting Room, 12th Floor, Kasaem Authayanin Building, Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok
About the Event
The global Human Rights Day theme is "Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials," reminding us that these rights are the daily foundations for societies to function ethically and sustainably with justice, equality, and dignity.
This keynote and dialogue will examine Myanmar's current political and human rights landscape, specifically how the military's repression undermines genuine democratic pathways. It will emphasize that people's dignity, needs, and aspirations must guide any future political process or transition in Myanmar.
Target Audience
We encourage constructive engagement from:
- University students and scholars
- Myanmar diaspora communities
- Civil society organizations
- Diplomatic and donor representatives
- Media and the general public interested in democratic transitions
Co-Organizers
The event is co-organized by We Watch Thailand, the Peace and Conflict Research Group, the Social Research Institute, and the Nelson Mandela Center, all of Chulalongkorn University.
We look forward to your participation in this important discussion. Live streaming will be coordinated by the UN OHCHR.
Live broadcasting
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