UNESCO Myanmar

As Myanmar approaches another historic election, free and objective news coverage of the election period is essential for wider voter participation and a credible process. Journalists also expect a more transparent electoral process from the Union Election...

Critical thinking about media and information is crucial for a safe and knowledgeable civil society, and to counter mis- and disinformation. Media and Information Literacy (MIL) practitioners and trainers in Myanmar now have a framework that can make their...

Myanmar is set to hold a general election on 8 November 2020, with a total of 1,171 national, state and regional seats contested. On 5 August, the Myanmar Press Council (MPC) in collaboration with UNESCO launched “The Guidelines for Media during Elections”...

Community radio is a vital tool “to give voice to the voiceless”. In Myanmar, however, Khayae FM, located in Atwin They Phyu Village in Yangon’s HtanTabin Township, is the only licensed community radio station currently operating. There are five community...