Support to the strategic communications for the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on Myanmar

This project supports the Office of the Special Envoy to the Secretary General (OSESG) in Myanmar to address critical gaps in strategic communications. With Canada’s support the Special Envoy' office seeks to establish a strategic communication unit consisting of: (1) a communications and media officer; and (2) a Myanmar communications and analysis officer. Since the military coup in February 2021 there has been a proliferation of mis- and disinformation campaigns targeting internally displaced people refugees and peacebuilders inside and outside the country. It is critical that the OSESG produces timely credible and transparent communications. Project activities include: (1) supporting the Special Envoy’s Office to ensure accurate and transparent messaging is communicated to intended audiences; and (2) reporting through local and international media to cover Special Envoy’s narratives and activities accurately and constructively.

The expected outcomes of this project included: (1) increased commitment by the Special Envoy's vision and efforts to accurately and transparently communicate to intended audiences; and (2) increased outreach through local and international media to cover the Special Envoy's narratives and activities accurately and constructively. Support to the OSESG will ensure the effective mandate delivery of the Special Envoy to help find a political solution toward an inclusive peaceful and democratic future for Myanmar through the support of the strategic communications officers within the OSESG.