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February 21, 2026Journal of Human Rights PracticeOpen Access

Exiled Activists from Myanmar: Predicaments and Possibilities of Human Rights Activism from Abroad

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SASamia C. Akhter-KhanJBJudith BeyerNDNickey Diamond

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This article explores the challenges faced by exiled human rights activists from Myanmar, highlighting their ongoing work and its implications.

Key Points

  • The article examines the concept of the 'exiled activist' and their efforts in human rights activism while navigating challenges from abroad.
  • Theoretical analysis of the concept of exiled activism
  • Examination of recent developments following the 2021 military coup
  • Assessment of the impacts on NGOs and education sectors
  • Over 30,000 citizens imprisoned and 7,500 killed since the 2021 coup
  • Significant brain drain affecting human rights activism and NGOs
  • Exiled activists face unique psychosocial challenges while adapting their work

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Akhter-Khan et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69994c9f873532290d0213fbhttps://doi.org/10.1093/jhuman/huaf038
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