A/HRC/63/19 63. Moreover, the Mechanism continued its efforts to increase public understanding of its mandate and work and of ongoing justice processes relating to Myanmar. In particular, it produced explainers in multiple languages of Myanmar to help audiences better understand proceedings before the International Court of Justice and other accountability developments. The Mechanism also developed animated videos in English, Burmese and Rohingya, as well as outreach materials on crimes against and affecting children, which were widely disseminated. 64. The Mechanism continued to actively engage with international, regional and local media through press releases, media statements, calls for information, interviews and press briefings. These efforts resulted in more than 20 in-depth interviews and over 400 mentions in media stories during the reporting period. The Mechanism also increased its engagement with various media organizations of diverse ethnic communities serving audiences in Myanmar by contributing to their news reporting and conducting multiple virtual and in-person briefings to support accurate understanding of its mandate and activities among journalists. 65. Maintaining regular contact with victims, survivors, affected communities and civil society organizations remains a central priority for the Mechanism. Such efforts help ensure that those affected by serious international crimes in Myanmar are informed about the Mechanism’s role in advancing justice and understand how information relating to their experiences is collected, preserved and analysed in support of accountability efforts. Through regular in-person and virtual briefings, the Mechanism also strengthens collaboration, builds trust and incorporates feedback and concerns into its work. During the reporting period, the Mechanism met directly with hundreds of Myanmar community members living outside the country. This included participation in discussions with Myanmar communities and outreach events with diaspora groups in Australia, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. 66. Through the annual Civil Society Dialogue, the Mechanism brings together representatives of diverse civil society organizations for in-person exchanges with its personnel to strengthen mutual understanding and trust. During the reporting period, the Mechanism made preparations for its fourth Dialogue, scheduled for later in 2026. Participants from previous years’ Dialogues also met virtually to sustain engagement and discuss recent developments and progress. 67. In August 2025, the Head of the Mechanism participated in the Stakeholders’ Dialogue in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, to discuss strategies to support the voluntary, safe and sustainable return of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar. In his keynote speech on accountability and justice for atrocities committed against the Rohingya, he emphasized that repatriation would not be possible unless violence against the Rohingya ended and those responsible for atrocities were held accountable. He further underscored that impunity for the 2016 and 2017 clearance operations, coupled with ongoing violence in Rakhine State, continued to drive further abuses and displacement. In addition, he participated in various discussions with Rohingya communities. 68. The Stakeholders’ Dialogue in Bangladesh formed part of the preparatory process for the High-level Conference on the Situation of Rohingya Muslims and Other Minorities in Myanmar, held at United Nations Headquarters in New York in September 2025, which was also attended by the Head of the Mechanism. The conference sought to focus international attention on the plight of the more than 1 million Rohingya forcibly displaced from Myanmar and to identify solutions to support their safe, voluntary and sustainable return. On the margins of the High-level Conference, the Mechanism launched its report entitled “The destruction and dispossession of Rohingya land and property during the 2017 clearance operations – public summary” at a side event co-sponsored by Australia and Finland, the European Union, Legal Action Worldwide and the Global Justice Center. 14 GE.26-09554