The Myanmar National Human Rights Commission Law
(b) to create a society where human rights are respected and protected in recognition of the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations;
(c) to effectively promote and protect the human rights contained in the international conventions,
decisions, regional agreements and declarations related to human rights accepted by the State;
(d) to coordinate and cooperate with the international organizations, regional organizations, national
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statutory institutions, civil society and non-governmental organizations related to human rights.
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Chapter III
Establishment of the Commission, Status and Rights
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Establishment
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4. The President shall establish a Myanmar National Human Rights Commission consisting of not less than
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seven and not more than fifteen members.
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5. The President shall form a Selection Board comprising the following members to establish the
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Commission:
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(a) Chief Justice of the Union;
(b) Union Minister, Ministry of Home Affairs;
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(c) Union Minister, Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement;
(d) Attorney-General of the Union;
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(e) a representative from the Bar Council;
(f) two representatives from the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw ;
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(g) a representative from the Myanmar Women’s Affairs Federation;
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(h) two representatives from registered Non-Governmental Organizations.
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6. The Selection Board shall consider for nomination as prospective members of the Commission those who
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meet the following criteria:
(a) a person who is a citizen of Myanmar;
(b) a person who is not younger than 35 years;
(c) a person who is recognized as being a person of integrity and good character, and is capable of
fulfilling the responsibilities of a member of the Commission with independence and impartiality;
(d) a person who has extensive knowledge or experience in any area of the following:
(i) principles of human rights and relevant domestic and international human rights laws;
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