Union Accord Part II (Pyidaungsu Accord)

  • Country/entity
    Myanmar
  • Region
    Asia and Pacific
  • Agreement name
    Union Accord Part II (Pyidaungsu Accord)
  • Date
    16 Jul 2018
  • Agreement status
    Multiparty signed/agreed
  • Interim arrangement
    Yes
  • Agreement/conflict level
    Intrastate/intrastate conflict ( Myanmar Conflict (1948 - ) )
  • Stage
    Framework/substantive - partial
  • Conflict nature
    Government/territory
  • Peace process
    Myanmar 21st Century Panglong Process
  • Parties
    Signed

    Dr. Tin Myo Win

    Representative of the Government Group 



    U Aung Soe 

    Representative of the Hluttaw Group 



    Maj-Gen San Myint 

    Representative of the Tatmadaw Group



    Dr. Salai Lian Hmun Sakhong 

    Representative of the Ethnic Armed Organisations Group 



    U Thu Wai 

    Representative of the Political Parties Group
  • Third parties
    Witnesses: 

    U Htone Phoo Dagon 

    Ethnic Representative, Government Group 



    U Kyaw Win 

    Relevant Representative of the Government Group 



    Nan Say Awa 

    Ethnic Representative Ethnic Armed Organisations Group



    U Hla Kyaw Aung 

    Relevant Representative of the Ethnic Armed Organisations Group 



    Nan Kham Ohn 

    Ethnic Representative, Political Parties Group 



    Tar Myint Kyaw 

    Relevant Representative of the Political Parties Group
  • Description
    This agreement is the outcome of the sessions of the 21st Century Panglong conference, which was set up to develop the peace process with the ethnic armed organisations in Myanmar. The conference was intended as all-inclusive but did not include all armed organisations. The negotiating sides for this agreement thus do not encompass the entire conflict system in Myanmar. The agreement itself is quite general, with commitments to democracy, federalism, and inclusion. Importantly, the agreement sets a goal of 30% representation of women in important sectors, and sets a commitment to prevent gender-based violence and to support gender equality. The principles of equality and inclusion are extended to issues of socio-economic development, with a focus on age equality, children's rights. The agreement also limits land ownership to citizens only.

  • Main category

    Page 1-2:
    Addendum (a)

    Political sector basic principle agreement

    (16 July 2018) Gender equality

    1. In establishing a Union based on democracy and federal system, no citizen of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar must be treated differently based on gender difference and policy must be established for equality.

    2. A minimum of 30 percent involvement of women in each sector is to be encouraged.

    3. In establishing a Union based on democracy and federal system, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar is to establish and implement policies that prevent gender- based violence.

    4. Increase the capability of women to support gender equality.



    Page 2:

    Addendum (c)

    Social sector basic principle agreement

    (16 July 2018)

    1. In the decision-making stages of conducting resettlement, redevelopment and social development matters, attempts must be made towards having women participation of at least 30 per cent.

    [...]

    4. Enact laws that provide rights of the handicapped persons, children, elders, expecting mothers.

Women, girls and gender

  • Participation
    Participation→Gender quotas
    Page 1-2:
    Addendum (a)
    Political sector basic principle agreement
    (16 July 2018) Gender equality
    ...
    2. A minimum of 30 percent involvement of women in each sector is to be encouraged.

    Page 2:
    Addendum (c)
    Social sector basic principle agreement
    (16 July 2018)
    1. In the decision-making stages of conducting resettlement, redevelopment and social development matters, attempts must be made towards having women participation of at least 30 per cent.
  • Equality
    Equality→Equality (general)
    Page 1-2:
    Addendum (a)
    Political sector basic principle agreement
    (16 July 2018) Gender equality
    1. In establishing a Union based on democracy and federal system, no citizen of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar must be treated differently based on gender difference and policy must be established for equality.
    ...
    4. Increase the capability of women to support gender equality.
  • Particular groups of women
    Particular groups of women→Pregnancy/maternity
    Page 2:
    Addendum (c)
    Social sector basic principle agreement
    (16 July 2018)
    ...
    4. Enact laws that provide rights of the handicapped persons, children, elders, expecting mothers.
  • International law

    No specific mention.

  • New institutions

    No specific mention.

  • Violence against women
    Violence against women→Gender-based violence/VAW (general)
    Page 1-2:
    Addendum (a)
    Political sector basic principle agreement
    (16 July 2018) Gender equality
    ...
    3. In establishing a Union based on democracy and federal system, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar is to establish and implement policies that prevent gender- based violence.
  • Transitional justice

    No specific mention.

  • Institutional reform

    No specific mention.

  • Development
    Development→Rehabilitation and reconstruction
    Page 2:
    Addendum (c)
    Social sector basic principle agreement
    (16 July 2018)
    1. In the decision-making stages of conducting resettlement, redevelopment and social development matters, attempts must be made towards having women participation of at least 30 per cent.
  • Implementation

    No specific mention.

  • Other

    No specific mention.

14 points signed as Part II of Union Accord

14 points approved by the Third Session of the Union Peace Conference-21st Century Panglong were signed as a Part II of the Union Accord.

Following are the 14 points, and signatures of the leaders of the respective groups and witnesses.

Union Accord Part II

Aiming toward non-disintegration of the Union, non-disintegration of national solidarity and perpetuation of sovereignty, based on freedom, equality and justice and in accordance with the Panglong spirit, the Third Session of the Union Peace Conference-21st Century Panglong was held in Nay Pyi Taw from 11 to 16 July 2018 to establish a Union based on democracy and federal system that assures democracy, national equality and self-determination rights, founded according to the outcomes of the political discussions.

At this conference, sector-wise and group-wise meetings were conducted in stages on policy proposals submitted by Union Peace Dialogue Joint Committee (UPDJC) and the proposals obtained were agreed as Part II of the Union Accord.

The Part II of the Union Accord signed at this conference and all other agreed sections obtained at the subsequent conferences will be compiled and signed as Union Accord.

The Union Accord Part II signed in this conference are –

Four agreements in political sector basic principle

One agreement in economic sector basic principle

Seven agreements in social sector basic principle

Two agreements in land & environment sector basic principle totaling fourteen which are shown in addenda (a), (b), (c) and (d).

5. The above agreements are signed by heads of each group at the Third Session of the Union Peace Conference-21st Century Panglong and witnessed as Union Accord Part II, according to Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement Section 20 (e).

Addendum (a) Political sector basic principle agreement (16 July 2018) Gender equality

In establishing a Union based on democracy and federal system, no citizen of the Republic of the Union

of Myanmar must be treated differently based on gender difference and policy must be established for equality.

2. A minimum of 30 percent involvement of women in each sector is to be encouraged.

3. In establishing a Union based on democracy and federal system, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar is to establish and implement policies that prevent gender- based violence.

4. Increase the capability of women to support gender equality.

Addendum (b) Economic sector basic principle agreement (16 July 2018)

Region/State governments have the right to draw up and implement economic projects that benefit the people.

In drawing up the projects, it is to be in accord with the Union economic development policies and projects, and consideration must be made toward not adversely affect the adjacent states and regions.

Addendum (c) Social sector basic principle agreement (16 July 2018)

In the decision-making stages of conducting resettlement, redevelopment and social development matters, attempts must be made towards having women participation of at least 30 per cent.

Establish an education system that is accessible by all and is all-inclusive.

Establish a universal health coverage system that is accessible by all and is all-inclusive.

Enact laws that provide rights of the handicapped persons, children, elders, expecting mothers.

To widely consider and include the concept of social cohesion in conducting social development matters.

Establish and conduct effective policies against harm reduction, treatment and reintegration of drugs and psychotropic substances usage.

Set up and conduct programs to ensure children’s rights, abide by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child for all-round development of children and eliminate Six Grave Violations against children.

Addendum (d) Land and environment sector basic principle agreement (16 July 2018)

Preventive arrangements

Only citizens can own land in the country, and foreigners and illegal settlers must not own it directly or indirectly

In conducting and implementing land-use project work, assessments must be made not to damage the natural environment, not to have social effect, not to have health effect and to conduct coordination work with the local people.

Dr. Tin Myo Win

Representative of the Government Group

U Aung Soe

Representative of the Hluttaw Group

Maj-Gen San Myint

Representative of the Tatmadaw Group

Dr. Salai Lian Hmun Sakhong

Representative of the Ethnic Armed Organisations Group

U Thu Wai

Representative of the Political Parties Group

Witnesses:

U Htone Phoo Dagon

Ethnic Representative, Government Group

U Kyaw Win

Relevant Representative of the Government Group

Nan Say Awa

Ethnic Representative Ethnic Armed Organisations Group

U Hla Kyaw Aung

Relevant Representative of the Ethnic Armed Organisations Group

Nan Kham Ohn

Ethnic Representative, Political Parties Group

Tar Myint Kyaw

Relevant Representative of the Political Parties Group