Insight Myanmar presents its third panel discussion, dealing with the way that Myanmar’s ongoing revolution has been attended to (or not) by those outside the country.
Date: Friday, February 24th
Time: 8.30 pm (Yangon)
To join, please register in advance on this zoom link.
With:
· Michael Haack, Campaign Manager for Campaign for a New Myanmar, and member of the U.S. Advocacy Coalition. Michael has been closely involved in a number of important, Myanmar-related issues, as both a researcher and lobbyist.
· Philipp Annawitt, a governance specialist, political analyst and experienced project management professional who has been advising development partners in their engagement with the NUG and CRPH. Philipp has researched the historic concept and definition of “legitimacy” and argues that the NUG should meet any basic criteria.
· Nandar Min Swe, a Los Angeles-based doctor who became one of the main fundraisers for humanitarian aid, and has also led various NUG fundraising projects.
· Igor Blaževič, a senior adviser at the Prague Civil Society Centre. Between 2011 and 2016 he worked in Myanmar as the head lecturer of the Educational Initiatives Program. Following the coup, Igor has come on as a fulltime advisor and supporter of the Spring Revolution.
· Thiri, a researcher, fixer and documentary producer based in Myanmar. Thiri has worked as a freelance consultant for international Human Rights organizations and media outlets. She reports, documents and advocates about the on-going conflict in Myanmar, as well as on political, social and economic issues.
