Aung Kyaw Moe (politician)
Aung Kyaw Moe | |
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အောင်ကျော်မိုး | |
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| Deputy Human Rights Minister of NUG | |
| Assumed office 30 June 2023 | |
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| Born | 1983 Maungdaw, Rakhine State, Myanmar |
| Alma mater | Deakin University (M.A.) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Website | www |
Aung Kyaw Moe (Burmese: အောင်ကျော်မိုး; born 1983[1]) is an ethnic Rohingya politician who serves as the Myanmar National Unity Government's Deputy Human Rights Minister.[2][3]
Early Life[edit]
Aung Kyaw Moe was born in 1983 at the border town of Maungdaw in Rakhine State, Myanmar. Witnessing the struggles of marginalized communities from a young age, he was inspired to dedicate his life to advocating for human rights and democracy. He had an elder brother, Than Myint, who was stabbed to death on June 7, 2023..[4] Aung Kyaw Moe worked with numerous NGOs in Myanmar, Thailand, Afghanistan, and Liberia for over 15 years. He founded an NGO in 2017 called the Center for Social Integrity
HONORS & AWARDS[edit]
He received the Fulbright Schuman Award in 2019, along with a human rights award from the government of France, Global Pluralism Award 2019, Agakhan Foundation and GCP,Tomorrow’s Peacebuilder Award Peace Direct, First Floor, 1 King Edward’s Road, London E9 7SF, United Kingdom and Honorary Citizen of Dallas for promoting liberty and community services in Myanmar by the City Council.
Education and Fellowships[edit]
• Deakin University Master in Humanitarian Assistance,Burwood, Victoria, Melbourne, Australia
• Obama Foundation Asia Pacific Leaders Fellowship,Chicago, IL, USA
• Uppsala University ITDM Fellowship, Uppsala, Sweden
• Uppsala University, International Training on Dialogue and Mediation, Uppsala, Sweden
• United States Institute of Peace (USIP), Dalai Lama Fellowship, Dharamshala, India
• University of Sittwe, Bachelor of Arts in EnglishSittwe, Myanmar
Professional Technical Trainings[edit]
• Emergency Response Team training by Strategic Response & Global Emergencies (SRGE) at Mercy Corps
• Humanitarian Accountability Partnership (HAP) principles and standards, SPHERE standards, and Minimum Economic Recovery Standards
Additional Qualifications[edit]
• Certified in Project Management for Development Professional (PMD Pro) Level 1 by APMG International
• Certified Humanitarian Logistician by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)
• Certificate in International Humanitarian Law (IHL) from IRC and Finnish Red Cross
Deputy Human Rights Minister, Myanmar National Unity Government (NUG)[edit]
In his role as Deputy Human Rights Minister within the Myanmar National Unity Government (NUG), Aung Kyaw Moe has been instrumental in promoting human dignity, fostering reconciliation, and building a more inclusive society. He actively engages with both domestic and international stakeholders to amplify the voices of the oppressed and hold perpetrators of human rights abuses accountable. Following the February 2021 Myanmar coup d'état, the NUG appointed Aung Kyaw Moe as an advisor to the Ministry of Human Rights. His dedication and impactful work led to his promotion to Deputy Minister of Human Rights on June 30, 2023. Notably, Aung Kyaw Moe is the first Rohingya person to serve in a ministerial position within the NUG, marking a significant milestone for representation and inclusivity in Myanmar's governance. [5]
References[edit]
- ^ ‘From victim to victor’: A Rohingya journey to Myanmar government Southeast Asia Globe August 1, 2023 Beatrice Silvero Archived August 2, 2023, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ NUG Ministry of Human Rights: Deputy Union Minister
- ^ Q&A: NUG’s first Rohingya minister says Myanmar in ‘unified revolution’. Al-Jazeera English. October 26, 2023. Archived April 23, 2024, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Unknown group kills brother of National Unity Government human rights adviser. Radio Free Asia.Archived September 22, 2023, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Aung Kya Moe Fortify Rights. Archived December 9, 2023, at the Wayback Machine