Myanmar National Human Rights Commission

Establishment of the Commission

According to the source, the President exercised executive authority conferred by the Constitution to establish the Myanmar National Human Rights Commission in accordance with the Paris Principles through Union Government Notification No. 34/2011 of 5 September 2011, considering it necessary for promoting and protecting citizens' fundamental rights under the Constitution.

Drafting of the Myanmar National Human Rights Commission Law began in 2012 to provide a durable foundation for the Commission. The Commission submitted the draft to the Union Parliament through the Union Government, and the Law was promulgated on 14 March 2014 as Union Parliament Law No. 21.

The Commission was reconstituted under the Law by President's Office Notification No. 23/2014 on 24 September 2014, and again by President's Office Order No. 3/2020 on 14 January 2020. Appointments followed under State Administration Council Order No. 68/2023 of 3 August 2023, an expansion and appointment of members under Order No. 47/2024 of 7 September 2024, and appointments under Order No. 16/2025 of 31 January 2025.

The source describes the 2025 multi-party general election as having been held successfully and states that the Commission was subsequently reconstituted by President's Office Order No. 30/2026 of 10 April 2026, with Chair ဦးသစ်လင်းအုန်း and ten members as listed below.

For everyone to enjoy the human rights defined in the Myanmar National Human Rights Commission Law.

To create a society that respects, observes and practices human rights by promoting and protecting human rights in Myanmar.

To work actively to achieve the Commission's vision and purposes, and to participate on a human-rights basis in efforts for national stability and peace, the rule of law and development.

Yangon office

No. 27, Pyay Road, 6.5 Mile, Hlaing Township, Yangon Region. Phone: 018-654681, 018-654684.

Nay Pyi Taw branch

Corner of Zawgyi Road and Thazin Road, Shwe Kyar Pin Ward, Nay Pyi Taw. Phone: 0673432593.

Mandalay branch

Strand Road, between 34th and 35th Streets, Dewun West Ward, Chan Aye Tharsan Township. Phone: 024030485.

Sittwe branch

State General Administration Department, Lan Ma Gyi Road, Pyi Taw Thar Ward, Sittwe. Phone: 09266703855.

Pathein branch

Ward No. 13, Maha Zedi Main Road, Township Combined Office, Pathein. Phone: 0422029327.

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1. Investigating human rights violations, and receiving and handling complaints.