Over 50 Human Rights Groups Urge UN to Center Rohingya Voices at September 30 Conference

Over 50 international human rights organizations, including Fortify Rights, have issued a joint call urging the United Nations to ensure that Rohingya community members are at the forefront of discussions at the upcoming High-Level Conference on Rohingya and other Myanmar minorities scheduled for September 30. Their appeal underscores the importance of making the meeting inclusive, survivor-centered, and focused on accountability and durable solutions.

Joint Statement Highlights

The groups emphasized:

> "Rohingya community members must be at the forefront of discussions about their future. As such, we urge the High-Level Conference to be more inclusive, survivor-centered, and focused on accountability and durable solutions."

This statement comes amid growing concern that the upcoming U.N. conference—meant to address Rohingya rights, repatriation, and humanitarian needs—has not adequately included Rohingya-led voices, rights advocates say.

Why the Call Matters

Ensuring Rohingya-led representation promotes legitimacy and relevance in discussions affecting their future.

A survivor-centered approach prioritizes protection, justice, and community-driven solutions rather than top-down directives.

What to Watch

Whether the UN updates its invite list to include Rohingya-led advocacy organizations.

If the September 30 conference sets participatory standards that empower survivors.

Whether new initiatives for accountability, repatriation, and rights protections emerge from this inclusive framework.

- Published by WMF News