Myanmar has officially declared that all forced labour complaints will now be managed through the National Complaint Mechanism (NCM).
Since 2007, Myanmar has been working alongside the International Labour Organization (ILO) and various government ministries to address forced labour issues.
In 2020, the National Complaint Mechanism was formally established, comprising representatives from relevant ministries, including the Ministry of Labour, the Myanmar National Human Rights Commission, employer groups, and labour organizations. This national-level mechanism aims to provide a more transparent and accountable process for handling forced labour complaints.
Citizens can report forced labour complaints through several avenues, including the State Administration Council Office, regional and state government offices, the Nay Pyi Taw Council, the Myanmar National Human Rights Commission, and the ILO Liaison Office in Yangon.
Additionally, complaints can be submitted directly to Office No 51 of the Ministry of Labour in Nay Pyi Taw in person, or by mail, phone, or email. The official email addresses for submitting complaints are direct-orgeneral.dol@gmail.com, moloffice51@gmail.com, and research.org.dol.mm@gmail.com.
The Ministry of Labour and the National Complaint Mechanism office have assured the public that all complaints will be handled with strict confidentiality, providing a secure environment for complainants and victims of forced labour to come forward. — TWA/KZL
