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The very first campaign started on August 8, 2021 (8888 Day) with an online movement urging the US, EU and international communities to impose sanction on MOGE. The Global Call campaign, encompassing Global Call 1, Global Call 2, Global Call 3, and #DoMoreSingapore, has achieved remarkable success in raising global awareness about the intricate connection between the oil and gas sector, business and human rights, and the oppressive junta in Myanmar. Each phase of the campaign targeted specific entities and governments, resulting in a substantial increase in awareness within both local and international communities. Global Call 1: This phase focused on engaging Total Energy and Chevron, two major international players in the oil and gas sector. Global Call 2: The campaign expanded its efforts to target the governments of the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, Canada, and Australia. The objective was to encourage these influential governments to take action against the oppressive junta in Myanmar and its connections to the oil and gas sector. Global Call 3: In this phase, the campaign directed its attention toward PTT and PTTEP, highlighting their involvement in Myanmar's energy sector and emphasizing the importance of their role in promoting accountability and change. The Global Call campaign acknowledges the dedication and support of individuals, organizations, and activists worldwide who have participated in this campaign. The collective efforts of all those involved have been instrumental in achieving this significant increase in global awareness and putting the issues in Myanmar in the spotlight. The campaign remains committed to furthering its mission and advocating for cutting off revenue flow from the oil and gas sector to the Junta.

In partnership with IDI, BMC has taken significant steps towards advocating for ethical investment practices and accountability for human rights violations in Myanmar. Through the development of an ESG investment dataset, our collaborative efforts have exposed corporations that are complicit in funding the Myanmar military and thereby violating ESG principles. This data has been synthesized and analyzed to create a comprehensive framework for compelling corporations to take action in alignment with business and human rights principles. Our collaboration involved the creation of a comprehensive dataset that identifies ESG investments supporting the Myanmar military junta. This dataset has proven essential in shedding light on corporations complicit in human rights abuses, demonstrating their deviation from ESG principles. The report, "Assessing Mineral Import Data from Myanmar," released on July 21, provides a comprehensive analysis of mineral import trends using data sourced from UN Comtrade and China Customs. The report sheds light on the significant surge in mineral imports from Myanmar following the coup, with mineral exports reaching 6.2 billion USD in 2022, compared to 3.4 billion USD in 2021. China retained its position as Myanmar's primary mining sector trade partner, despite internal turmoil. Notably, the report highlights the import of rubies and gemstones by Western nations, including the USA, Switzerland, and Italy, valued at 96 million USD in 2021 and 75 million USD in 2022, potentially violating sanctions on the Myanmar Gems Enterprise (MGE). The report underscores the complexities of trade dynamics and the rise of informal mining activities, especially in jade, tin, and rare earths. Surprisingly, a substantial portion of revenue from these activities does not appear to benefit the military. However, revenue generated from copper and nickel sales is presumed to continue flowing to the military's coffers. The report, "Who Allowed Human Trafficking in Myanmar?" unveiled on July 25, investigates the issue of human trafficking and its impact on the national security of both Thailand and Myanmar. The report emphasizes the Myanmar military's inability to effectively address this issue and their disregard for it. It underscores the interconnectedness of Myanmar's political turmoil and Thailand's security, highlighting the pressing concern of human trafficking originating from Myanmar's borders. The report urges Thai citizens to stand in solidarity with the movement against Myanmar's military dictatorship, recognizing that supporting Myanmar's people is essential for securing Thailand's safety and stability.

The "May Gyi Mal" program has proven to be an engaging and innovative approach to raise awareness about issues related to the military's financial pillars in Myanmar. By utilizing content videos that pose questions to the public and subsequently provide answers after a few days, this program creates a unique and interactive experience for the audience. Encouraging social media users to respond to these questions fosters engagement and participation, effectively retaining the audience's attention and maintaining their interest in the Blood Money Campaign. Furthermore, the program serves as a valuable platform to collect insights and data about public awareness and opinions concerning military financial matters.

Our capacity-building training is a vital component of our campaign, equipping our members with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the intricate realms of the oil and gas sector and the business and human rights sector. These areas are pivotal to our mission, and through these training sessions, we empower our members to become informed advocates while attempting to cut off the junta’s financial pillars By fostering a deep understanding of the oil and gas sector and the principles of business and human rights, we enable our members to drive strategic campaigns and contribute to the success of our campaigns. This capacity-building initiative is instrumental in building a knowledgeable and effective team, aligning with our commitment to promoting responsible corporate behaviour, protecting human rights, and demolishing the entities that are supporting the junta’s atrocity crimes.