Events

The Myanmar Military Coup and Response of International Communities

Date and Time

March 2, 2021
11:00 am-12:00 pm Japan Standard Time

Location

Webinar

Topic

Human Rights

The Myanmar military’s coup and escalating use of violence against peaceful protestors have left many foreign businesses operating in the country wondering what to do. Japanese companies have a business footprint in Myanmar's economy and are facing challenges on how to respond to the situation.

BSR will share updates on the situation in Myanmar; how international communities, including states, investors, and civil society organizations, are responding to the situation; and share our thoughts about how companies should be responding to the coup in Myanmar. This webinar will take place in Japanese and English.

Agenda:

  1. Introduction (5 mins)​
  2. Myanmar Situation Update (15 mins)​
  3. Business and Human Rights Dilemmas (10 mins)​
  4. Recommendations (10 mins)​
  5. Q&A (20 mins)

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