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Humanists International and Burmese Atheists delivered a statement at the 60th Session of the UN Human Rights Council regarding Junta’s Sham Election

Humanists International, together with Burmese Atheists, has delivered a statement at the 60th Session of the UN Human Rights Council, warning that Myanmar’s planned elections in December represent an attempt by the military junta to manufacture legitimacy.

It was delivered by a representative of Humanists International rather than of Burmese Atheists due to concerns around safety and security, including the risk of reprisals for those currently in, or with family in, Myanmar.

Humanists International and Burmese Atheists released statement of solidarity with Burmese civilians

During the 56th session of the UN Human Rights Council, Humanists International and Burmese Atheists delivered a statement on 17 July in solidarity with civilians in Myanmar. These civilians are facing persecution from both the military junta and the Arakan Army.

The statement was delivered by Humanists International’s Advocacy Officer, Leon Langdon, in an Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Tom Andrews. It was delivered by a representative of Humanists International rather than of Burmese Atheists due to concerns around safety and security, including the risk of reprisals for those currently in, or with family in, Myanmar.