Advocacy

RMCN brings Rohingya voices to the world’s most important forums, from the United Nations to the International Court of Justice. Our advocacy work ensures that those most affected by genocide and displacement are at the center of global conversations about justice and accountability.

UN Engagements

34th Session of the CCPCJ (Vienna): Noor Azizah delivered a critical intervention at the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) regarding the trafficking and systemic exploitation of Rohingya women, highlighting RMCN’s frontline role in providing medical and psychosocial support.

Global Refugee Forum (Geneva): RMCN led formal interventions on the Global Compact on Refugees (GCR), moderated high-level sessions on data and indicators, and hosted a film screening and panels on countering misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech.

UN Headquarters (New York): Noor Azizah addressed the weaponization of digital hate speech and its role in escalating physical violence against our community.

UNPO Partnership: RMCN is the lead collaborator for the Rohingya within the UNPO’s “Peoples’ Friends” framework, a strategic initiative to support the Rohingya’s right to self-determination.

International Court of Justice (ICJ)

RMCN plays a vital role in the landmark case brought by The Gambia v. Myanmar under the 1948 Genocide Convention in 2019. We work to ensure international legal processes remain transparent and accountable to the survivors.

Expert Advisory: During the historic 2019 hearings, Yasmin Ullah served as a strategic advisor, bridging the gap between the court and the Rohingya community.

Accountability: We continue to monitor the implementation of “Provisional Measures” to protect those still in Rakhine State and support the merits phase of the proceedings.

2026 Public Hearings: The ICJ held public hearings in the case Gambia v. Myanmar from January 12 to 29, 2026 at the Peace Palace in The Hague.

UN Human Rights Council

At the 54th UN Human Rights Council session in 2023, Yasmin Ullah spoke on the panel “Durable solutions to the Rohingya crisis to end all forms of human rights violations and abuses against Rohingya and other minorities in Myanmar.” She emphasized that durable solutions must fully involve Rohingya communities from start to finish, centering self-determination and ensuring a peaceful, safe, and sustainable return to their ancestral homeland.

At the 55th session in 2024, her remarks were featured in the Annual Report to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and reports of the Office of the High Commissioner and the Secretary-General.

Government Briefings

Regional Diplomacy

Engaging with ASEAN governments to address the root causes of displacement, the needs for basic human rights, and the importance of countering hate speech and misinformation.

• Thailand: Met with the Department of Child and Youth and the Ministry of Child Welfare and Social Services to discuss collaboration on healthcare, schooling, and cultural competency training.

• Indonesia: Engaged with Aceh Legislative and Aceh Protection and Empowerment Board (DP3A) to combat online hate speech and ensure inclusive humanitarian responses.

Policy Influence

Meeting with officials from the US, Canada, UK, and EU to advocate for targeted sanctions and increased humanitarian support.

Canadian Parliament: Yasmin and Noor Azizah delivered statements urging the Canadian government to stand with the Rohingya in addressing the genocide and ensuring accountability for those responsible.

Campaigns

Social Media Campaign

Pushing back against the idea that Rohingya are simply “forgotten.” The truth is we are neglected — deliberately excluded from global attention and political solutions. This campaign is about humanising our people, breaking decades of silence, and demanding recognition.

ICJ Case Awareness Campaign

RMCN leads a strategic global campaign to ensure the genocide case at The Hague remains a top international priority. By leveraging social media, published articles, and international interviews, we amplify survivor-led narratives and counter misinformation.

Inclusive Federal Economic Policy (IFEP)

A strategic framework designed to ensure the Rohingya are central to the future economic landscape of a federal Myanmar. RMCN refined 437 policy recommendations focusing on 8 core themes: Agricultural, Natural Resources, Industry, Health, Education, International Trade, Finance, and Infrastructure.

Meera’s Pavilion (Partnership with MSF)

An immersive installation created with Rohingya artists and communities in partnership with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), highlighting the heritage, resilience, and struggles of the world’s largest stateless population. Co-designed over three years with Rohingya communities in Sydney, Cox’s Bazar, and Kuala Lumpur, it featured workshops, youth advocacy training, educational activities, a film festival, and panel discussions.

Southeast Asia Solidarity Mission (2025)

“We Are Still Here” — A mission led by Rohingya women from August 25 to September 7, 2025, traveling across Indonesia and Thailand to engage civil society, policymakers, and host communities. Through advocacy, cultural events, and community dialogues, the initiative aims to challenge anti-Rohingya disinformation and build regional solidarity.

Policy Submissions

RMCN actively participates in regional policy forums including:

• ASEAN Civil Society Conference (ACSC)/ASEAN People’s Forum 2024 & 2025 — RMCN was the only Rohingya organization to participate, actively speaking at plenary sessions and workshops on Rohingya struggles, conflict-related sexual violence, and hate speech fueling genocide.

• Written statements to the UN Human Rights Council — In June 2025, RMCN visited refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, documenting worsening conditions including rising insecurity, gender-based violence, collapsed education, limited livelihoods, and severe health crises. The submission calls on the international community to recognize the ongoing genocide, expand protection and resettlement pathways, restore humanitarian aid, and reject unsafe repatriation.