The report shows that 93 percent of displaced women feel insecure

Photo: Many of those interviewed by the Karen Human Rights Group face challenges in accessing safe shelters. He said that most of them had to sleep on the ground without shelter in the jungle (or caves). Mizzima A Karen Human Rights Group (KHRG) press release stated that 93 percent of women displaced by the war interviewed in southeastern Myanmar felt insecure. The statement also said that due to the military group attacking refugee camps and restricting their movement, they are unable to escape to safety. Despite worsening rights abuses, women in southeastern Myanmar continue to survive in long-term displacement and war refugees, and worsening crime and law enforcement have further undermined stability in Karen State, harming livelihoods and fueling fears.also stated. It also stated that the international community needs to take urgent action to hold the military group accountable and prevent further unnecessary suffering. The 70-page report “Struggle Through Fear – Women's Experiences Overcoming the Additional Challenges of Displacement and Insecurity in Southeast Myanmar” and its accompanying statement not only describe the human rights violations that lead to displacement; People fleeing the war due to the conditions of war are specialThe loss of women's rights has been recorded. They face dangerous living conditions; It describes destruction of livelihoods and lack of access to essential health care. Women face gender discrimination in jobs; greater vulnerability to sexual and gender-based violence; They tend to suffer more from its consequences. "Villagers in Karen State have been facing the hardships and hardships of fleeing the war since before the military took over for years, but women are often disproportionately affected," Saw Albert, director of research and advocacy for the Karen Human Rights Group, said in a statement. "Even when they are fleeing the war, they are expected to do all the household chores and take on leadership roles to protect their war-torn communities. They are also more likely to be at risk of sexual violence by the regime's soldiers. Despite these difficulties, our research shows that women are remarkably resilient in overcoming these difficulties."They have shown their capabilities and are also participating as a major part in the revolution against the military dictator," he said. The Committee for Internally Displaced Karen People (CIDKP) stated that the number of people displaced by the war has increased greatly since the military coup in 2021, and currently there are more than 1.2 million people displaced by the war in southeastern Myanmar. Many of those interviewed by the Karen Human Rights Group are facing challenges in finding safe shelters. He said that most of them are sleeping on the ground without shelter in the jungle (or caves). Villagers often try to return to their homes when the recent violence ends, but the Burmese army has looted and burned their villages, leaving them with no food, Without personal belongings and livelihoods, they had to enter a life of exile for an indefinite period of time. Between January 2024 and January 2026, Karen Human Rights Group conducted interviews with 51 IDPs (44 women and seven men) in seven districts administered by the Karen National Union (KNU). In May 2026, three community-based organizations providing cross-border aid and relief were also asked. In addition, the report is based on analyzes of 37 field reports sent to the Karen Human Rights Group between 2024 and 2025 by members of the public living in southeastern Myanmar. Landmines and unexploded ordnance left travel dangerous; Due to the increase in crime, tourists, Especially women are robbed, The statement also stated that they face the dangers of kidnapping and sexual violence. The women interviewed by the Karen Human Rights Group said they face discrimination when looking for work. Most employers only want to hire men, and when they do hire women, they often pay lower wages. The report also revealed that human rights violations committed by the military group have led to mass displacement in southeastern Myanmar, leading to a humanitarian crisis. letter. . Aung Kyaw Phyo The post report that 93 percent of war displaced women feel insecure appeared first on BUR.MIZZIMA.COM.