Empowering LGBTQIA+ Communities, Defending Human Rights FOR ALL
Civil Authorize Negotiate Organization Myanmar (C.A.N-Myanmar) is an LGBTQIA+-led local non-governmental organization founded in May 2011 in Mandalay, Myanmar.
C.A.N-Myanmar works to advance human rights, equality, inclusion, and social justice by empowering LGBTQIA+ communities and other marginalized populations. Since its establishment, the organization has been committed to promoting human rights awareness, preventing violations, strengthening community leadership, and building a more inclusive society in Myanmar.
For more than a decade, C.A.N-Myanmar has collaborated with human rights defenders, community leaders, civil society organizations, activists, and international partners to promote dignity, accountability, and equal rights for all people.
As one of Myanmar’s pioneering LGBTQIA+ human rights organizations, C.A.N-Myanmar has contributed significantly to the development of the LGBTQIA+ movement, civil society networks, and democratic participation in Myanmar.
Following the military coup in February 2021, C.A.N-Myanmar has continued its human rights work by supporting vulnerable communities, documenting human rights violations, strengthening community resilience, and contributing to accountability and justice efforts.
Our Vision
A Myanmar society where every person understands, enjoys, protects, and promotes human rights, and where diversity, equality, and inclusion are respected without discrimination.
Our Mission
C.A.N-Myanmar works to:
- Promote and protect human rights for LGBTQIA+ communities and other marginalized groups.
- Prevent, monitor, and respond to human rights violations.
- Empower communities through human rights education, leadership development, and capacity strengthening.
- Encourage meaningful participation in democratic and social processes.
- Build an inclusive and accountable society through collaboration and collective action.
Our Motto
Empowering LGBTQIA+ Communities,
Defending Human Rights FOR ALL
Our Core Values
Inclusion
We create an environment where all people are respected, valued, and able to participate equally regardless of identity, background, or status.
Diversity
We recognize diversity as a strength and respect differences in sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex characteristics, ethnicity, ability, and life experiences.
Accountability
We commit to professionalism, transparency, ethical practice, and responsible management in all areas of our work.
Unity
We believe collective action and solidarity are essential to achieving meaningful and sustainable change.
Leadership
As one of Myanmar’s pioneering LGBTQIA+ organizations, we promote inclusive leadership and support LGBTQIA+ people and communities to become leaders and agents of change.
Our Commitment
C.A.N-Myanmar is committed to building a Myanmar where every person can live with dignity, equality, freedom, and safety, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or sex characteristics (SOGIESC).
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