On Feb 3, 2025 the Pyin-Nya-Man-Daing Programme at Mahidol University’s Institute Of Human Rights and Peace Studies and partners launched two books and held panel discussions on Rebuilding Myanmar’s future – Experiences of Myanmar Youth and People.
The hybrid event hosted scholars from Mahidol University, independent researchers, alumni, policy makers, civil society organisations, and development partners in dialogues and panel sessions, examining experiences of Myanmar Youth and People amidst the ongoing political crisis. Topics discussed include women, LGBTQI and cultural rights, education, justice for the environment and vulnerable communities, sustainable peace, migrants and displaced people, contemporary politics and law.
BOOKS LAUNCHED
“The roles of Livelihood, Remittances and Social Capitals of Myanmar Migrants in Mae Sot, Thailand Post-2021 Coup” by Tin Maung Htwe
Abstract: This research explores the multi-layered legal, economic and social challenges faced by Myanmar migrant workers in Mae Sot, Thailand, following the 2021 military coup in Myanmar. The political upheaval has heightened the vulnerability of this demographic, leading to significant displacement and an increased reliance on cross-border migration for survival. The study examines the complex effects of political instability, economic downturns and restrictive legal environments on the economic behaviors of the migrant workers and the changing patterns of remittances.
Available for download: https://yri-mm.org/the-role-of-livelihood-remittances-and-social-capitals-of-myanmar-migrants-in-mae-sot-thailand-post-2021-coup/
“The PNMD Research Highlights: Key Insights from Myanmar”
Synopses of 37 research papers from 2022 to 2024, focused on important questions spanning diverse themes including women and LGBTQI, cultural rights, access to education, environmental justice, justice for the vulnerable community, sustainable peace, challenges of migrants and displaced people, and politics
Abstract: The PNMD Research Highlights: Key Insights from Myanmar contains synopses of 37 research papers developed and published in the last three years from 2022 to 2024. Researchers engaged in important questions from diverse themes including women and LGBTQI, cultural rights, access to education, environmental justice, justice for the vulnerable community, sustainable peace, challenges of migrants and displaced people, and politics. In doing so, they employed a wide-ranging set of creative data collection and methodologies against limitations imposed by extraordinary safety and ethical concerns. The quality of research was ensured by close technical support and mentorship by supervisors and reviewers from partner institutions and the YRI team.
Available for download: https://yri-mm.org/the-pnmd-research-highlights-key-insights-from-myanmar/