Wai Wai Nu
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Wai Wai Nu
@waiwainu.bsky.social
· Nov 14
Hello Blueskies! Hello world! Welcome to my account. 🤗
Hoping to learn, and engage in rich and meaningful discussions here while raising awareness about atrocities in Burma and beyond.
Hoping to learn, and engage in rich and meaningful discussions here while raising awareness about atrocities in Burma and beyond.
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@waiwainu.bsky.social: "Myanmar today is a state of terror for women, a nation where impunity reigns and survival has become an act of resistance."
#Myanmar #WhatsHappeninginMyanmar
#Myanmar #WhatsHappeninginMyanmar
October 31, 2025 at 5:57 PM
@waiwainu.bsky.social: "Myanmar today is a state of terror for women, a nation where impunity reigns and survival has become an act of resistance."
#Myanmar #WhatsHappeninginMyanmar
#Myanmar #WhatsHappeninginMyanmar
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"'The genocide did not end in 2017. It has worsened.” said Wai Wai Nu, Founder and Executive Director of Women’s Peace Network.
'Ending impunity is the only way to end atrocities.'" @waiwainu.bsky.social @rfkhumanrights.bsky.social
#Myanmar #Rohingya
rfkhumanrights.org/our-voices/u...
'Ending impunity is the only way to end atrocities.'" @waiwainu.bsky.social @rfkhumanrights.bsky.social
#Myanmar #Rohingya
rfkhumanrights.org/our-voices/u...
U.N. Rohingya Conference Must Spark Concrete Action - Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights
Tags Share As the Rohingya community faces compounding crises, this week’s U.N. High-level Conference on the Situation of Rohingya Muslims and Other Minorities in Myanmar was held at a critical moment...
rfkhumanrights.org
October 6, 2025 at 7:48 PM
"'The genocide did not end in 2017. It has worsened.” said Wai Wai Nu, Founder and Executive Director of Women’s Peace Network.
'Ending impunity is the only way to end atrocities.'" @waiwainu.bsky.social @rfkhumanrights.bsky.social
#Myanmar #Rohingya
rfkhumanrights.org/our-voices/u...
'Ending impunity is the only way to end atrocities.'" @waiwainu.bsky.social @rfkhumanrights.bsky.social
#Myanmar #Rohingya
rfkhumanrights.org/our-voices/u...
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Powerful address by Wai Wai Nu to the UN General Assembly.
Well done @waiwainu.bsky.social!
#WhatsHappeninglnMyanmar @hrcberkeley.bsky.social
Well done @waiwainu.bsky.social!
#WhatsHappeninglnMyanmar @hrcberkeley.bsky.social
Wai Wai Nu addressing the UN General Assmebly
YouTube video by Gregg Butensky
youtu.be
October 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Powerful address by Wai Wai Nu to the UN General Assembly.
Well done @waiwainu.bsky.social!
#WhatsHappeninglnMyanmar @hrcberkeley.bsky.social
Well done @waiwainu.bsky.social!
#WhatsHappeninglnMyanmar @hrcberkeley.bsky.social
Nu also told Al Jazeera that “many member states also emphasised or highlighted addressing the root causes, and advancing justice and accountability”, in their speeches.
#unga80 #Rohingya #myanmar
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...
#unga80 #Rohingya #myanmar
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...
Rohingya ask UN ‘where is the justice’ amid Myanmar violence, aid cuts
Rohingya speakers urge the UN not to forget the plight of minorities in Myanmar's Rakhine state and refugee camps.
www.aljazeera.com
October 2, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Nu also told Al Jazeera that “many member states also emphasised or highlighted addressing the root causes, and advancing justice and accountability”, in their speeches.
#unga80 #Rohingya #myanmar
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...
#unga80 #Rohingya #myanmar
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...
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🗓️ #UNGA80 SIDE EVENT: "Ending the #Rohingya crisis: Community-centered actions for protection, justice & lasting peace"
Join key leaders & experts on 9/29 to mark the High-Level Conference on the Situation of #Rohingya Muslims & Other Minorities in #Myanmar
🔴LIVE: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1k...
Join key leaders & experts on 9/29 to mark the High-Level Conference on the Situation of #Rohingya Muslims & Other Minorities in #Myanmar
🔴LIVE: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1k...
September 22, 2025 at 7:06 PM
🗓️ #UNGA80 SIDE EVENT: "Ending the #Rohingya crisis: Community-centered actions for protection, justice & lasting peace"
Join key leaders & experts on 9/29 to mark the High-Level Conference on the Situation of #Rohingya Muslims & Other Minorities in #Myanmar
🔴LIVE: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1k...
Join key leaders & experts on 9/29 to mark the High-Level Conference on the Situation of #Rohingya Muslims & Other Minorities in #Myanmar
🔴LIVE: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1k...
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📰 @waiwainu.bsky.social on #Myanmar junta's sham elections:
"This is not an exit strategy, this is a trap.
We need to understand that this will only prolong the violence & the conflict, and the junta's disastrous strategy in the country."
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
"This is not an exit strategy, this is a trap.
We need to understand that this will only prolong the violence & the conflict, and the junta's disastrous strategy in the country."
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Myanmar's junta grabbed power in a coup. Now the country is going to the polls
Nearly five years ago, Myanmar's military seized power, plunging the country into a bloody civil war that left the junta internationally isolated. Now, with no end to the conflict in sight, Myanmar is...
www.abc.net.au
September 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
📰 @waiwainu.bsky.social on #Myanmar junta's sham elections:
"This is not an exit strategy, this is a trap.
We need to understand that this will only prolong the violence & the conflict, and the junta's disastrous strategy in the country."
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
"This is not an exit strategy, this is a trap.
We need to understand that this will only prolong the violence & the conflict, and the junta's disastrous strategy in the country."
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
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"'In #Rakhine State, #Rohingya and other civilians are caught in the crossfire between the #Myanmar military and the #Arakan Army and subjected to forced recruitment, human rights violations and other abuse,' the #UN Secretary-General said."
news.un.org/en/story/202...
news.un.org/en/story/202...
UN urges renewed solidarity eight years after forced exodus of Rohingya
Monday marks eight years since the mass displacement of Rohingya from Rakhine state in Myanmar and the United Nations is calling for greater international solidarity with the mainly Muslim minority co...
news.un.org
August 26, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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🚨"Unless more funding is received by year-end, the #IIMM will have to stop both an open-source project & one investigating sexual violence and crimes against children" says Independent Investigative Mechanism for #Myanmar on #UN funding cuts www.reuters.com/world/americ...
UN investigation seeking justice for Rohingya who fled Myanmar hit by cost-cutting
Millions of dollars of funding cuts from donors and U.N. cost-cutting could hamper evidence gathering and undermine efforts to seek justice for Rohingya who fled Myanmar, the head of a U.N. investigation told Reuters.
www.reuters.com
August 21, 2025 at 10:10 PM
🚨"Unless more funding is received by year-end, the #IIMM will have to stop both an open-source project & one investigating sexual violence and crimes against children" says Independent Investigative Mechanism for #Myanmar on #UN funding cuts www.reuters.com/world/americ...
Lobby firm receives $3M from genocidal Junta!
Despite the persistent atrocities and starvation, including mass murder and persecution of civilians like the Rohingya and Christians, some continue to profit from the Min Aung Hlaing regime. #Accountability
Despite the persistent atrocities and starvation, including mass murder and persecution of civilians like the Rohingya and Christians, some continue to profit from the Min Aung Hlaing regime. #Accountability
August 7, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Lobby firm receives $3M from genocidal Junta!
Despite the persistent atrocities and starvation, including mass murder and persecution of civilians like the Rohingya and Christians, some continue to profit from the Min Aung Hlaing regime. #Accountability
Despite the persistent atrocities and starvation, including mass murder and persecution of civilians like the Rohingya and Christians, some continue to profit from the Min Aung Hlaing regime. #Accountability
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New evidence of alleged #AA atrocities against #Rohingya in Rakhine in 2024.
The AA/ULA must facilitate entry of—& fully cooperate with—an independent int'l investigative team to Rakhine to investigate these & other alleged crimes.
Perpetrators must be held accountable. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
The AA/ULA must facilitate entry of—& fully cooperate with—an independent int'l investigative team to Rakhine to investigate these & other alleged crimes.
Perpetrators must be held accountable. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
August 6, 2025 at 12:20 PM
New evidence of alleged #AA atrocities against #Rohingya in Rakhine in 2024.
The AA/ULA must facilitate entry of—& fully cooperate with—an independent int'l investigative team to Rakhine to investigate these & other alleged crimes.
Perpetrators must be held accountable. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
The AA/ULA must facilitate entry of—& fully cooperate with—an independent int'l investigative team to Rakhine to investigate these & other alleged crimes.
Perpetrators must be held accountable. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
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WPN documented the Arakan Army's massacre of #Rohingya in Thang Shout Kan/Hoyasiri, among others, in our report ➡️ womenspeacenetwork.org/s/Report_202...
For over a year, based on credible sources, we've been warning about a clear pattern of atrocities in #Rakhine State. Now is the time to act.
For over a year, based on credible sources, we've been warning about a clear pattern of atrocities in #Rakhine State. Now is the time to act.
August 4, 2025 at 6:02 PM
WPN documented the Arakan Army's massacre of #Rohingya in Thang Shout Kan/Hoyasiri, among others, in our report ➡️ womenspeacenetwork.org/s/Report_202...
For over a year, based on credible sources, we've been warning about a clear pattern of atrocities in #Rakhine State. Now is the time to act.
For over a year, based on credible sources, we've been warning about a clear pattern of atrocities in #Rakhine State. Now is the time to act.
1/ Horrifying photos are being circulated, corroborating the Arakan Army's massacres of hundreds of #Rohingya in Thang Shout Kan (Hoyasiri) in May 2024. This reveals only a part of the atrocities over a year later. Now, Rohingya are facing total elimination in #Rakhine State.
August 4, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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🔊 @waiwainu.bsky.social: "We gather here today a month after the massive earthquake hit central #Burma, where the Burmese military has worsened its devastation on civilians."
#Myanmar #WhatsHappeninglnMyanmar #MyanmarEarthquake
#Myanmar #WhatsHappeninglnMyanmar #MyanmarEarthquake
April 28, 2025 at 5:14 PM
🔊 @waiwainu.bsky.social: "We gather here today a month after the massive earthquake hit central #Burma, where the Burmese military has worsened its devastation on civilians."
#Myanmar #WhatsHappeninglnMyanmar #MyanmarEarthquake
#Myanmar #WhatsHappeninglnMyanmar #MyanmarEarthquake
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🔊 @waiwainu.bsky.social: "The military is trying to use the earthquake as an opportunity to legitimize its illegal coup leading up to its fake elections. This is the same entity that committed atrocities against ethnic & religious minorities for decades, including #Rohingya genocide."
April 28, 2025 at 5:25 PM
🔊 @waiwainu.bsky.social: "The military is trying to use the earthquake as an opportunity to legitimize its illegal coup leading up to its fake elections. This is the same entity that committed atrocities against ethnic & religious minorities for decades, including #Rohingya genocide."
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🔊 @waiwainu.bsky.social: "As #Burma faces one of the darkest moments in our history, we ask you to stand with the country’s people now. We need a strong, smart & principled ally in ending our decades-long suffering, and winning our fight for liberty."
April 28, 2025 at 5:25 PM
🔊 @waiwainu.bsky.social: "As #Burma faces one of the darkest moments in our history, we ask you to stand with the country’s people now. We need a strong, smart & principled ally in ending our decades-long suffering, and winning our fight for liberty."
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🗓️EVENT: #Burma: Humanitarian Crisis and Violations of Religious Freedom & Human Rights
On Monday April 28, join us in a hybrid briefing on #Myanmar at the US Congress alongside @waiwainu.bsky.social, distinguished leaders, advocates, experts.
⏰12PM-2PM EST
🔗RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/1Cj_...
On Monday April 28, join us in a hybrid briefing on #Myanmar at the US Congress alongside @waiwainu.bsky.social, distinguished leaders, advocates, experts.
⏰12PM-2PM EST
🔗RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/1Cj_...
April 27, 2025 at 9:08 PM
🗓️EVENT: #Burma: Humanitarian Crisis and Violations of Religious Freedom & Human Rights
On Monday April 28, join us in a hybrid briefing on #Myanmar at the US Congress alongside @waiwainu.bsky.social, distinguished leaders, advocates, experts.
⏰12PM-2PM EST
🔗RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/1Cj_...
On Monday April 28, join us in a hybrid briefing on #Myanmar at the US Congress alongside @waiwainu.bsky.social, distinguished leaders, advocates, experts.
⏰12PM-2PM EST
🔗RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/1Cj_...
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⚠️ #Myanmar junta confirms plan to hold its sham, undemocratic "elections" after earthquake.
The int'l community must hold the military accountable and get it out of politics first. Relying on junta for a "political solution" will only prolong crisis. www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/m...
The int'l community must hold the military accountable and get it out of politics first. Relying on junta for a "political solution" will only prolong crisis. www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/m...
Myanmar Junta Kicks Off Poll Countdown Amid Quake Devastation
Rapid shift from relief efforts to election prep highlights regime’s desperation to legitimize military rule.
www.irrawaddy.com
April 9, 2025 at 10:28 PM
⚠️ #Myanmar junta confirms plan to hold its sham, undemocratic "elections" after earthquake.
The int'l community must hold the military accountable and get it out of politics first. Relying on junta for a "political solution" will only prolong crisis. www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/m...
The int'l community must hold the military accountable and get it out of politics first. Relying on junta for a "political solution" will only prolong crisis. www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/m...
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🔹 @waiwainu.bsky.social, @womenspeacenetwork.org, joined the panel “Gender Justice & the Crimes Against Humanity Treaty Initiative,” highlighting the crisis in #Myanmar & the need for a victim & survivor-centered approach.
March 21, 2025 at 12:38 PM
🔹 @waiwainu.bsky.social, @womenspeacenetwork.org, joined the panel “Gender Justice & the Crimes Against Humanity Treaty Initiative,” highlighting the crisis in #Myanmar & the need for a victim & survivor-centered approach.
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🔊 @waiwainu.bsky.social #CSW69: "Justice is not for those of us seated at this panel – but for victims and survivors.
All of our actions must be for all people subjected to crimes against humanity, and be aimed at their vision of their future."
All of our actions must be for all people subjected to crimes against humanity, and be aimed at their vision of their future."
March 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
🔊 @waiwainu.bsky.social #CSW69: "Justice is not for those of us seated at this panel – but for victims and survivors.
All of our actions must be for all people subjected to crimes against humanity, and be aimed at their vision of their future."
All of our actions must be for all people subjected to crimes against humanity, and be aimed at their vision of their future."
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Mon:
@globaljusticec.bsky.social host "Gender Justice & crimes against humanity treaty initiative" w/ @waiwainu.bsky.social & more
Tues:
@seajunction.bsky.social hold panel "Navigating a Troubled Funding Landscape for Development" w/ @liasciortino.bsky.social, @reaproy.bsky.social & more
/3
@globaljusticec.bsky.social host "Gender Justice & crimes against humanity treaty initiative" w/ @waiwainu.bsky.social & more
Tues:
@seajunction.bsky.social hold panel "Navigating a Troubled Funding Landscape for Development" w/ @liasciortino.bsky.social, @reaproy.bsky.social & more
/3
March 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Mon:
@globaljusticec.bsky.social host "Gender Justice & crimes against humanity treaty initiative" w/ @waiwainu.bsky.social & more
Tues:
@seajunction.bsky.social hold panel "Navigating a Troubled Funding Landscape for Development" w/ @liasciortino.bsky.social, @reaproy.bsky.social & more
/3
@globaljusticec.bsky.social host "Gender Justice & crimes against humanity treaty initiative" w/ @waiwainu.bsky.social & more
Tues:
@seajunction.bsky.social hold panel "Navigating a Troubled Funding Landscape for Development" w/ @liasciortino.bsky.social, @reaproy.bsky.social & more
/3
Today,at the Security Council Report,WPN and WLB briefed UN member states on the catastrophic humanitarian situation.
It is crucial for governments to resume and expand aid access for the people of Myanmar in order to address the $1 billion funding shortfall for the Myanmar & Rohingya response plan.
It is crucial for governments to resume and expand aid access for the people of Myanmar in order to address the $1 billion funding shortfall for the Myanmar & Rohingya response plan.
March 14, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Today,at the Security Council Report,WPN and WLB briefed UN member states on the catastrophic humanitarian situation.
It is crucial for governments to resume and expand aid access for the people of Myanmar in order to address the $1 billion funding shortfall for the Myanmar & Rohingya response plan.
It is crucial for governments to resume and expand aid access for the people of Myanmar in order to address the $1 billion funding shortfall for the Myanmar & Rohingya response plan.
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Our Founder and Executive Director @waiwainu.bsky.social will speak at this event, highlighting exacerbating atrocities, including sexual violence, in #Myanmar.
We hope you can join us!
#CSW #CSW69 #Burma #WhatsHappeninginMyanmar #Rohingya
We hope you can join us!
#CSW #CSW69 #Burma #WhatsHappeninginMyanmar #Rohingya
MONDAY: Space is still available for our #CSW69 event on gender justice and the crimes against humanity treaty!
Join leading experts and activists for a discussion on the treaty effort's historic potential to advance justice for gender-based crimes.
Register: bit.ly/GenderCAHtre...
Join leading experts and activists for a discussion on the treaty effort's historic potential to advance justice for gender-based crimes.
Register: bit.ly/GenderCAHtre...
March 12, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Our Founder and Executive Director @waiwainu.bsky.social will speak at this event, highlighting exacerbating atrocities, including sexual violence, in #Myanmar.
We hope you can join us!
#CSW #CSW69 #Burma #WhatsHappeninginMyanmar #Rohingya
We hope you can join us!
#CSW #CSW69 #Burma #WhatsHappeninginMyanmar #Rohingya
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New event!
📆17th March
🕙10am EST
Join @globaljusticec.bsky.social & more for "Gender Justice & crimes against humanity treaty initiative" a #CSW69 side event w/ @waiwainu.bsky.social & more
In person & Live on YT:
www.youtube.com/@GlobalJusti...
📆17th March
🕙10am EST
Join @globaljusticec.bsky.social & more for "Gender Justice & crimes against humanity treaty initiative" a #CSW69 side event w/ @waiwainu.bsky.social & more
In person & Live on YT:
www.youtube.com/@GlobalJusti...
March 12, 2025 at 10:20 PM
New event!
📆17th March
🕙10am EST
Join @globaljusticec.bsky.social & more for "Gender Justice & crimes against humanity treaty initiative" a #CSW69 side event w/ @waiwainu.bsky.social & more
In person & Live on YT:
www.youtube.com/@GlobalJusti...
📆17th March
🕙10am EST
Join @globaljusticec.bsky.social & more for "Gender Justice & crimes against humanity treaty initiative" a #CSW69 side event w/ @waiwainu.bsky.social & more
In person & Live on YT:
www.youtube.com/@GlobalJusti...
1/ Regarding the Argentine #Burma UJ case, I see it as an opportunity to discuss accountability beyond the military, through int'l & domestic processes. The int'l community must support this process for all victims & survivors & take necessary action to end impunity in #Myanmar.
February 21, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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"'The US government is indirectly helping the junta and letting them commit heinous crimes with free hands...this is the darkest hour of our time, and we look forward to the dawn.'"
@thinink.bsky.social
#Burma #Myanmar #WhatsHappeninginMyanmar www.thenewhumanitarian.org/analysis/202...
@thinink.bsky.social
#Burma #Myanmar #WhatsHappeninginMyanmar www.thenewhumanitarian.org/analysis/202...
Myanmar in “polycrisis” as US aid freeze compounds long-term donor neglect
Conflict, disease, and poverty are driving unprecedented needs as junta rule enters a fifth year. So why is humanitarian assistance shrinking?
www.thenewhumanitarian.org
February 19, 2025 at 11:08 AM
"'The US government is indirectly helping the junta and letting them commit heinous crimes with free hands...this is the darkest hour of our time, and we look forward to the dawn.'"
@thinink.bsky.social
#Burma #Myanmar #WhatsHappeninginMyanmar www.thenewhumanitarian.org/analysis/202...
@thinink.bsky.social
#Burma #Myanmar #WhatsHappeninginMyanmar www.thenewhumanitarian.org/analysis/202...