The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Tom Andrews, will conduct a visit to Japan from 19 to 28 April.
“As conditions continue to deteriorate in Myanmar, Japan’s leadership in addressing a deepening human rights crisis will be essential. Military attacks on civilians are intensifying, the number of political prisoners continues to increase, and humanitarian needs are immense and growing,” Andrews said.
“As a strong Asian democracy, Japan is well-placed to provide regional leadership on the crisis in Myanmar. I will urge the Government of Japan to use this influence to isolate and disempower the brutal military junta and to be the strongest possible ally of the people of Myanmar,” he said.
The Special Rapporteur will visit Tokyo to meet representatives of the Government of Japan, UN agencies, human rights organisations, Japanese companies, and members of the Myanmar diaspora.
He will also visit Kyoto, where he will deliver a lecture at Kyoto University’s Center for Southeast Asian Studies.
