WHo We Are
Exile Hub is a feminist, on-the-ground organization committed to providing holistic support to Myanmar human rights defenders, enabling them to safely continue their work and amplify the voices shaping Myanmar’s human rights discourse.
Exile Hub was created in the aftermath of Myanmar’s 2021 military coup to provide practical support to journalists, media workers, and activists and otherhuman rights defenders facing repression and displacement. What began as an emergency response has grown into a wider commitment to sustaining people, relationships and movements through prolonged displacement and repression.
Today, we provide holistic support to human rights defenders and media professionals. Our work spans protection and care, professional development, research and learning, storytelling, advocacy and network building. We adapt our support to changing circumstances while remaining anchored in care, account ability and solidarity.
We are part of a wider ecosystem. Exile Hub works alongside fellows, community networks, service providers, partners and trusted allies to help people and movements withstand repression, recover from harm and continue their work.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to enable human rights defenders to securely continue their professions and amplify the voices that contribute to Myanmar’s critical discourse by providing holistic support to media professionals and emerging pro-democracy activists defending and fighting for human rights both within and beyond borders.
OUR VISION
We envision a world where human rights defenders and media professionals can freely and safely express themselves, without fear of persecution or retribution. We strive for a society where diverse voices are celebrated, independent media flourishes, and the values of justice and pluralism are firmly entrenched.
Who are Human Rights Defenders?
They are people engaged in forms of civic action that defend rights, dignity, justice and democratic freedoms. Their work may include documenting abuses, reporting the truth, supporting communities, challenging repression, building movements or keeping civic space alive across borders.
Human rights defenders include journalists, media professionals, activists, artists - Exile Hub supports those whose work contributes to Myanmar’s civic and media landscape.