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𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘴, 𝘋𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 12, 2024 — Phyu Phyu Kyaw Thein, a doctor-turned-singer, songwriter, and artist who actively opposes Myanmar’s military dictatorship, joined human rights defenders from Yemen, Sudan, and Syria at a Human Rights Day ceremony hosted by the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs. Living in exile since the 2021 military coup in Myanmar, she was invited to the event to shed light on her country’s ongoing crisis.

On social media, she reflected: “Yesterday, December 10, on Human Rights Day, I had the opportunity to return to Paris. This time, I was invited by the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs to speak at the International Human Rights Day ceremony. I also had the privilege of holding private discussions with Mr. Volker Türk and Madame Isabelle Rome.”

During her meeting with the UN High Commissioner, she highlighted the plight of millions of children in Myanmar’s conflict zones who have gone over three years without access to essential vaccinations. Mr. Türk reaffirmed his commitment to increasing international focus on Myanmar’s challenges.

Phyu Phyu Kyaw Thein’s speech, delivered in French, emphasized the sacrifices made by countless individuals fighting for democracy, freedom, and justice in Myanmar: “There are thousands of people who sacrifice their lives, their careers, their futures, and their families to fight for justice, freedom, and democracy,” she said.

Prominent figures such as Sophie Giscard d’Estaing, Deputy Head of the Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF), also participated and delivered remarks.⁩

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