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Update on Business and Human Rights Risks in Myanmar for Thai Companies

On 13 July, MCRB and Fair Finance Thailand co-hosted a webinar for Thai companies. Vicky Bowman, Director of MCRB, presented the human rights risks which companies currently need to take into account when doing business in Myanmar...

Myanmar Sustainable Business Network provides input to UN Global Digital Compact consultations

MSBN, a partnership between MCRB, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Myanmar and Yever, has submitted input to the consultations by the UN Global Digital Compact (UNGDC) highlighting digital rights priorities...

Celebrating LGBT+ Equality on 17 May 2023

The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT) is celebrated annually on 17 May.

Statement by the Board of Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business

Taking into account the current operating environment in Myanmar, the Directors of Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business (MCRB) have taken the difficult decision to close MCRB’s office in Yangon, Myanmar.

Statement on the Release of Vicky Bowman by the Directors of the Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business

The Directors of the Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business (MCRB) can confirm that our Executive Director, Vicky Bowman, has been freed from prison in Yangon, following the amnesty for prisoners announced in Myanmar.

Statement by the Directors of the Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business

The Directors of the Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business (MCRB) are shocked at the sentences handed down to our Director Vicky Bowman and her husband Htein Lin by a court in Yangon today.

Statement on the Arrest of Vicky Bowman

Directors of the Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business can confirm that our Director, Vicky Bowman was arrested, along with husband Htein Lin, in Yangon on August 24, 2022.

MCRB Submits Fourth UN Global Compact Report

MCRB submitted its fourth Communication on Engagement report to the UN Global Compact, showcasing the Centre’s activities to advance the ten principles between July 2020 and June 2022.

Doing Good Index (DGI) 2022 reveals inequalities have been exacerbated

The Doing Good Index Report for 2022, which looks at the enabling environments for philanthropy and private social investment across 18 Asian countries was published by the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS) in June 2022.

MCRB Promotes the Third Networking Event by MSMEs Led/Involved by Persons With Disabilities

On 24 June 2022, MCRB, Shwe Minn Tha Foundation (Myanmar) and the Myanmar Independent Living Initiative (MILI), co-hosted the third online panel discussion on the topic “Realistic and Decent Work Opportunities for Person with Disability (PwD) led/involved

MCRB Submits Input to OHCHR on the Right to Privacy in the Digital Age

MCRB has made an input into a report on the right to privacy in the digital age which is being undertaken by the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. MCRB’s inputs reflect its experience of working on digital rights in Myanmar since 2014.

MCRB and LBGT+ Organisations encourage businesses to Fly the Rainbow Flag for LGBT+ Equality on 17 May 2022

The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT) is celebrated annually on 17 May.

MCRB Submits Input to OHCHR on the Practical Application of the UNGPs to the Tech Sector

MCRB has made an input to the UN Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights concerning the High Commissioner’s report on the practical application of the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights to the activities of technology companies.

MCRB Report on Private Security Companies in Myanmar

Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business (MCRB) has published a report on ‘Private Security Companies in Myanmar: A Baseline Study, Human Rights Risk Assessment and Recommendations’.

Update on Draft Cybersecurity Law and its Impacts on Digital Rights and the Digital Economy

MCRB, together with other stakeholders, is concerned about the latest amendments to the draft Cybersecurity Law circulated by the Ministry of Transport and Communications on 13 January 2022.

Staying or Leaving Myanmar? What’s Needed is a Human Rights-led Approach

MCRB Director Vicky Bowman has co-authored a commentary on the approach businesses need to take as they consider their investments in and sourcing from Myanmar.

Joint Statement on Mobile Internet Shutdown in Myanmar

The Global Network Initiative and the Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business have issued a Joint Statement to mark nearly two months of mobile internet disruptions and internet restrictions in Myanmar.

Myanmar’s  Legal Framework For Cybersecurity Needs To Be Built To International Standards

On 15 February 2021, the State Administration Council (SAC) adopted an amendment to the 2004 Electronic Transactions Law (as amended 2014) which added an aim of ‘protecting personal data’ to the existing law.

Statement by Concerned Businesses Operating in Myanmar

Since 1 February, Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business has engaged with many multinational and Myanmar businesses to help them navigate the business and human rights challenges which they are facing.

Why Data Protection Matters: Know what you share!

Today, 28 January, many countries across the world are celebrating Data Privacy Day. Myanmar is not yet one of them.

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Recordings of the presentations are available to watch in English or in Thai. Click "See More" below the video for the link to the Thai version.

On 13 July, MCRB and Fair Finance Thailand co-hosted a webinar for Thai companies. Vicky Bowman, Director of MCRB, presented the human rights risks which companies currently need to take into account when doing business in Myanmar...

Launched in November 2022, the Myanmar Sustainable Business Network (MSBN) is a multistakeholder platform bringing together businesses and professionals committed to building a more sustainable economy in Myanmar through responsible business practices.

MSBN, a partnership between MCRB, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Myanmar and Yever, has submitted input to the consultations by the UN Global Digital Compact (UNGDC) highlighting digital rights priorities...

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