Addressing Crisis in Myanmar: The Role of NGOs in Promoting International Human Rights Standards

The Rohingya people have been victims of alleged severe human rights violations committed by the Myanmar government. In response to this situation, United Nations (UN) has adopted some measures, including a General Assembly Resolution (UNGAR) A/RES/74/246 2019 that, inter alia, determines Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) as one key players in implementing its mandate. practice, NGOs' lack international legal standing resulted challenges their operation. This paper examines operations under law. Specifically, it investigates contributions UNGAR 74/246 dealing with Myanmar. article is based on research that combines library study and field research. result indicated Article 71 UN Charter needs clarify NGOs’ operation sphere, mainly implement norms. context crisis Myanmar, NGOs played role mandated UNGAR, investigating gross violations, providing gender-based protection assistance, assisting humanitarian assistance all internally displaced persons within Rakhine. recommends stakeholders cooperate support effectiveness peace-building efforts Rakhine achieve justice for