WHEN:

Friday, September 22, 2023,
1:00 p.m. Bangkok Time

WHERE:

Zoom Webinar and Live on The Fort’s Facebook Page

On September 22, 2023, The Fort will host an online report launch and panel discussion organized by the Youth Congress Rohingya  (YCR), a Rohingya refugee-led camp-based organization, for its first report: “This Persecution is the Worst There is”: Restrictions on Rohingya Freedom of Movement in Bangladesh.
 
The more than 80-page report details crippling restrictions imposed by the Government of Bangladesh and widespread violence and extortion by the Armed Police Battalion, creating devastating conditions in the camps.
 
A team of Rohingya researchers completed the YCR research, making it truly representative of Rohingya refugee perspectives. The report is based on data from hundreds of Rohingya refugees living in the camps as well as Bangladesh police officers who spoke about the government-imposed restrictions.
 
Based on the findings, YCR offers 39 recommendations to the Bangladesh government, the international community, and humanitarian organizations. 
 
The report will be launched at an online press conference and panel discussion hosted by The Fort.
 
The press conference will be in English language. The report will be published in English.  
 
A re-run of the press conference in the Rohingya language will be available via The Fort Facebook page.
 

Speakers at the event will include:

• Dr. Sasa, Ministry of International Cooperation, National Unity Government of Myanmar

• Andrew Riley, International Researcher and Advisor to YCR

• Hafsar Tameesuddin, Co-Secretary General, Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network

• Nay San Lwin, Rohingya activist

• John Quinley III, Director, Fortify Rights

Moderator:

• Kara Wong, Peace and Action Researcher