Myanmar National Human Rights Commission Statement No (13/ 2025)

Myanmar National Human Rights Commission Statement No (13/ 2025)

   Today marks the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) between the Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, the Hluttaw, the Tatmadaw and Ethnic Armed Organizations, in the presence of domestic and international witnesses. It is observed that the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) aims to implement an inclusive political dialogue process for achieving long-lasting peace, based on principles such as freedom, equality, and justice.

   In line with this objective, peace dialogues and discussions are being held in 2025, involving organizations from various sectors and individuals from different levels. It is believed that these efforts will greatly contribute to building genuine and perpetual peace. Only through achieving peace can the rule of law be realized and human rights be enjoyed.

   The purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter stipulate that disputes which might lead to a breach of peace shall be adjusted or settled by peaceful means, in conformity with the principles of justice and international law. Similarly, Article 2 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that everyone is entitled to all rights and freedoms without distinction of any kind. Correspondingly, the fundamental principles of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) also emphasize that all citizens residing within the Union shall enjoy equal rights without discrimination based on race, religion, culture, or gender.

   In order to fully enjoy these rights and to realize a democratic federal system founded on justice and human rights, everyone must cooperate and strive to achieve peace and to end all armed conflicts within the country. The Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) and peace process not only contribute to cease armed conflicts within the nation but also significantly support the Right to Development for the present and future generations.

   The Myanmar National Human Rights Commission honors and welcomes the 10th Anniversary of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA), a historical milestone in the peace process, for the socio-economic development of all residents in the country and for the emergence of a secure and peaceful nation, and also welcomes the associated dialogues and discussions that will be held.

Myanmar National Human Rights Commission