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Introduction
The new and intensified conflict across Myanmar since the military takeover in February 2021 has been characterized by alleged and verified violations of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and International Human Rights Law (IHRL), including targeted attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, the use of heavy weapons and aerial bombardment of civilian areas, forced recruitment of children and young people, physical and sexual assault, and the use of civilians as porters among other credible allegations.
The 2024 Multi-Sector Needs Assessment (MSNA) preliminary findings show that nearly 50% of women and girls felt unsafe walking in their community. About 35% of respondents reported child marriage against girls and boys as a concern in their community. About 37% of the respondents identified violence and harassment including physical, verbal and sexual violence as one of the major safety and security concerns.
For women, the top fear is to be injured/killed by an explosive hazard, followed by suffering from sexual harassment and violence, concern about the future and being threatened with violence.