{"id":746,"date":"2026-01-08T22:59:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T22:59:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ipsj.org\/?page_id=746"},"modified":"2026-02-12T02:27:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T02:27:42","slug":"democracy-and-human-rights","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ipsj.org\/my\/our-work\/democracy-and-human-rights\/","title":{"rendered":"\u1012\u102e\u1019\u102d\u102f\u1000\u101b\u1031\u1005\u102e\u1014\u103e\u1004\u1037\u103a \u101c\u1030\u1037\u1021\u1001\u103d\u1004\u1037\u103a\u1021\u101b\u1031\u1038"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-b390b18a\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-720de13a\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-woostify-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipsj.org\/\">IPSJ<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Democracy and Human Rights<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-3a530fa7\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-87d1c31a\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipsj.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_20251205_111610-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"IPSJ - Mae Sot Workshop\" class=\"wp-image-615 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ipsj.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_20251205_111610-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.ipsj.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_20251205_111610-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ipsj.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_20251205_111610-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ipsj.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_20251205_111610-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ipsj.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_20251205_111610-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ipsj.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_20251205_111610-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ipsj.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_20251205_111610-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Reclaiming Civic Space and Empowering the \u201cImmune System\u201d of Society<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IPSJ works to promote democratic governance and protect fundamental human rights amid Myanmar\u2019s ongoing political crisis. For over a decade, we have supported democracy advocates, civil society leaders, youth, and activists to understand, claim, and defend their rights through civic education, advocacy, and institutional engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our programs respond to shrinking civic space by equipping communities with the knowledge and tools needed to participate meaningfully in democratic processes and resist authoritarian control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through intensive online and hybrid training programs, study groups, book clubs, panel discussions, and alumni networks, IPSJ nurtures a culture of continuous learning and civic engagement that sustains Myanmar\u2019s democratic movement even under the most challenging conditions. We view an informed and organized civil society as the \u201cimmune system\u201d of democracy\u2014essential for sustaining democratic values and holding institutions accountable. By prioritizing women, youth, and marginalized communities, IPSJ helps build a resilient civic culture capable of shaping Myanmar\u2019s federal democratic future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"is-style-boxed wp-block-themeisle-blocks-posts-grid\" id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-posts-grid-715de34c\"><div class=\"is-grid o-posts-grid-columns-1\"><div class=\"o-posts-grid-post-blog o-posts-grid-post-plain\"><div class=\"o-posts-grid-post\"><div class=\"o-posts-grid-post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipsj.org\/my\/democracy-and-human-rights-basic-course\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"488\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipsj.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2026-02-06-130648.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Hybrid DHR Training Program\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ipsj.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2026-02-06-130648.jpg 488w, https:\/\/www.ipsj.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2026-02-06-130648-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ipsj.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2026-02-06-130648-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 488px) 100vw, 488px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"o-posts-grid-post-body\"><h4 class=\"o-posts-grid-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipsj.org\/my\/democracy-and-human-rights-basic-course\/\">Democracy and Human Rights (Basic Course)<\/a><\/h4><p class=\"o-posts-grid-post-meta\">Posted on <time datetime=\"2026-02-12T08:06:01+00:00\">\u1016\u1031\u200c\u1016\u1031\u102c\u103a\u101d\u102b\u101b\u102e 12, 2026<\/time> <\/p><div class=\"o-posts-grid-post-description\"><p>In 2025, the Institute for Peace and Social Justice (IPSJ) implemented Programs on Democracy and Hum\u2026<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div 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class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-07ade0e4\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-woostify-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2\">&nbsp;Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-47958473\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-0aff4f4c\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-05e89704\" data-has-schema=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion exclusive\">\n<details open class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong>What is IPSJ and what does it do?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IPSJ (Institute for Peace and Social Justice) is a Myanmar-based non-profit organization that advocates for civic education, inclusive dialogue, conflict transformation, and resource governance within a federal democratic system.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong>Who does IPSJ work with?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IPSJ works with communities, civil society organizations, policymakers, youth groups, and stakeholders committed to peace, justice, and democratic governance in Myanmar.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong>How does IPSJ support conflict transformation?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IPSJ facilitates inclusive dialogue and trust-building processes that help prevent violence, address root causes of conflict, and promote peaceful coexistence.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong>What is IPSJ\u2019s approach to advocacy?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IPSJ uses evidence-based research, civic education, inclusive dialogue, and policy engagement to promote peaceful solutions, social justice, and accountable governance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong>Why is resource governance important to IPSJ\u2019s work?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Effective resource governance ensures transparency, fair revenue sharing, and community participation, which are essential for peace, social justice, and sustainable development in a federal democracy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-button-group-f8140cb2\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-button-group wp-block-buttons align-center-desktop\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-button-137aaca6\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-button 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