A/HRC/56/CRP.8 (KyWO) are collaborating with civil society partners to deliver emergency relief despite the risks of ruthless airstrikes and shelling from the military junta. 200. Women activists from Kachin State are working tirelessly to provide assistance to displaced populations in addition to programs that combat human trafficking and collect information on human rights violations. In Shan State, the Ta’ang Women’s Organization (TWO) is working collaboratively with other Ta’ang civil society groups to organize the provision of humanitarian aid to populations affected by armed conflict in the wake of Operation 1027. 201. These organizations are coordinating daily with armed resistance groups and administrative bodies to respond to mounting humanitarian needs. 202. While the situation in Rakhine State remains dire, Rohingya women, notably those in exile, are increasingly playing important leadership roles in women-led organizations and humanitarian relief efforts. For example, despite the risks and challenges for women in Bangladesh, Rohingya women activists and humanitarian workers have shown immense courage in their advocacy for Rohingya women’s rights and in their on-the-ground work to foster resilience and women’s empowerment. They have provided psychosocial services, trainings on sexual and gender-based violence, and education for women about their legal rights. 203. LGBT organizations have also reported expanding their work to include the provision of humanitarian aid. These organizations often rely on trusted local partners in conflict settings to distribute emergency relief and cash assistance, alongside other specific services for the LGBT community such as legal aid support and relocation assistance. In many cases, LGBT organizations work together and coordinate with women’s groups. C. Participation and leadership in political institutions 204. The revolutionary movement has opened new opportunities for women and LGBT people to participate and lead in politics and policymaking. Interim federal political structures reflect historic levels of diversity in their composition and leadership. A younger generation of political activists, infused with democratic values and committed to overturning the old political order, are redefining governance in Myanmar. They are driving a shift away from a centrally governed state to bottom-up federalism with broad autonomy for sub-national units. More participatory forms of governance are opening space for diverse groups to contribute to reform and state-building efforts. Women, in particular, are playing a key role in establishing interim governance structures and have been demanding a greater say in political processes.91 205. Across revolutionary settings, there is a widespread vocal commitment to gender equality and inclusion in governance and decision-making. Indeed, resistance-led political structures are far more inclusive and diverse than the SAC, previous military dictatorship, and the NLD-led civilian government. However, most opposition political structures 91 44 Shortly after the coup, democratically elected representatives from the 2020 elections formed the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH) to serve as a legislative body and proceeded to abolish the 2008 Constitution. In March 2021, ethnic armed organizations, civil society organizations, strike committees, political parties and the CRPH formed the National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC) to serve as an inclusive platform for dialogue and policy making for the interim period and for a future federal democratic Myanmar. In April 2021, the National Unity Government (NUG) was formed by the CRPH and the NUCC as an executive body to implement its laws and policies. In parallel to the NUCC and NUG, ethnic minority groups have started creating their own local governance structures steered by state and regional consultative councils.