Composed of 60 eminent judges and lawyers from all regions of the world, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) promotes and protects human rights through the Rule of Law, by using its unique legal expertise to develop and strengthen national and international justice systems. Established in 1952 and active on the five continents, the ICJ aims to ensure the progressive development and effective implementation of international human rights and international humanitarian law; secure the realization of civil, cultural, economic, political and social rights; safeguard the separation of powers; and guarantee the independence of the judiciary and legal profession. ® Citizenship and Human Rights in Myanmar: Why Law Reform is Urgent and Possible - A Legal Briefing © Copyright International Commission of Jurists Published in June 2019 This legal briefing was researched and drafted by Sean Bain. Research support and translation review was provided by Ja Seng Ing and Hnin Win Aung. Legal review was provided by Livio Zilli. Others provided valuable inputs that helped inform the report. The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) permits free reproduction of extracts from any of its publications provided that due acknowledgment is given and a copy of the publication carrying the extract is sent to their headquarters at the following address: International Commission of Jurists P.O. Box 91 Rue des Bains 33 Geneva Switzerland