Understanding the Plight of the Rohingya People: A Story of Resilience and Hope
What Happened in 2017?
- In August 2017, brutal campaign of ethnic cleansing against Rohingya Muslims occurred in Myanmar.
- Hundreds of thousands fled to seek refuge in Bangladesh.
What Did Amnesty International’s Report Say?
In a 2022 report, Amnesty International alleged that Facebook owner Meta magnified harmful anti-Rohingya content in Myanmar.
Who is Umme Salma?
Umme Salma, a Rohingya activist, escaped the violence in 2017 and now studies International Development in Canada.
What is the Current Situation?
Meta faces requests to remediate for the Rohingya. Umme and others filed a complaint against Meta under OECD Guidelines.
Umme Salma’s Advocacy Work
Umme started an organization for Rohingya women in refugee camps to provide education and livelihood opportunities.
Advocating for Education
Umme emphasizes the importance of education for the Rohingya community to prevent a lost generation.
Addressing Injustice and Redress
Umme calls on Meta to provide resources for education as part of redress efforts for the Rohingya.
Summary
Seven years later, the Rohingya people continue to suffer, with worsening conditions in refugee camps and ongoing violence in Myanmar.
Take Action Now!
Time to Pay Up: Tell Meta to pay reparations to Rohingya people!
Source: www.amnesty.org