The Institute of Human Rights and Peace Studies, Mahidol University, in collaboration with the Center for Law and Democracy and the Pyin-Nya-Man-Daing Programme (PNMD) will host a special panel discussion and digital platform showcase of a political and social science academic and research programme that is applicable for conflict and post-conflict settings.

The panel of experts, including senior scholars and civil society activists will explore the current erosion of freedom of expression, civil liberties, and the impact on academic freedom in Myanmar.

You are cordially invited to join and participate in this event.

Your participation and discussion will contribute to meaningful discussions and valuable insights that support the academic freedom and pathway for educational change in Myanmar.

Event Type: Hybrid
Date: Monday, 7 July 2025
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (BKK Time)
Location: Asia Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
Contact Information: spa.academic@pnmdsecretariat.org

Please check here for event agenda.
Kindly register here .

This event is part of K4DM’s annual Knowledge Marketplace. Learn more about the 2025 K4DM Knowledge Marketplace.  

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AGENDA

Freedom of Expression and Civil Liberties in Myanmar:
Academic Freedom and Human Rights Education in Crisis

Time	Session	Details / Speakers
09:00 – 09:30 am	Registration	Participants sign in
09:30 – 9:50 am	Welcoming and Opening Remarks	Jason Tulk Canadian Embassy, Myanmar Edgard Rodriguez International Development Research Centre Dr. Bencharat Sae Chua Institute of Human Rights and Peace Studies, Mahidol University
09:50 am – 12:00 pm	Panel session Freedom of Expression, Civil Liberties, and Academic Freedom in Myanmar	Facilitator: Dr. Mike Hayes Panelists: Toby Mendel, Centre for Law and Democracy. Dr Bencharat Sae Chua, Institute of Human Rights and Peace Studies. Dr Kay, Senior Researcher ATHAN
12:00 – 1:00 pm	Lunch	All
1:00 – 2:00 pm	IDRC Partnership Special Guest Session The Future of Myanmar: Potential Post-Conflict Scenarios	University of British Columbia Associate Professor Kai Ostwald
2:00 – 3:00 pm	Introducing YCU & Library Digital Platform: Empowering Youth & Civil Society to enhance Digital Literacy	YCU-RI IT & PNMD/YCU Kant Kaw Taw library
3:00 – 4:00 pm	YCU Academic Programme & Yangon Research Institute	YCU-RI, Students and Lecturers
	REFRESHMENTS & NETWORKING

• Academic & Kant Kaw Taw Library (KKT) Virtual Desk – will be available throughout the event, offering participants an opportunity to explore academic and research course curricula, as well as KKT’s self-learning tools and resources.

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