Priorities for Freedom of Expression for 2019
The Myanmar government should:
High Priority
● Enact a Right to Information Law
● Decriminalize defamation
● Consult on the Anti-Hate Speech Law widely, and guarantee the right to freedom of
expression by implementing the recommendations of Rabat Plan of Action
Medium priority
● Improve public consultation on future reforms, and make more specific proposals for
reforms
● Engage more with Facebook
● Develop a data protection law
● Expand internet access for underserved groups
● Increase digital literacy
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