Union Accord Part II (Pyidaungsu Accord)
- Country/entity
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Myanmar
- Region
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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
- Stage
- Framework/substantive - partial
- Conflict nature
- Government/territory
- Peace process
- Myanmar 21st Century Panglong Process
- Parties
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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
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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.
- Agreement document
- MM_180716_Union Accord Part II.pdf (opens in new tab) | Download PDF
- Agreement document (original language)
- MM_180716_Union Accord Part II_Bu.pdf (opens in new tab)
Groups
- Children/youth
- Groups→Children/youth→SubstantivePage 2:
Addendum (c)
Social sector basic principle agreement
(16 July 2018)
[...]
2. Establish an education system that is accessible by all and is all-inclusive.
[...]
4. Enact laws that provide rights of the handicapped persons, children, elders, expecting mothers.
[...]
7. 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. - Disabled persons
- Groups→Disabled persons→SubstantivePage 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. - Elderly/age
- Groups→Elderly/age→SubstantivePage 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. - Migrant workers
No specific mention.
- Racial/ethnic/national group
No specific mention.
- Religious groups
No specific mention.
- Indigenous people
No specific mention.
- Other groups
No specific mention.
- Refugees/displaced persons
- Groups→Refugees/displaced persons→OtherPage 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. - Social class
No specific mention.
Gender
- Women, girls and gender
- 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. - Men and boys
No specific mention.
- LGBTI
No specific mention.
- Family
No specific mention.
State definition
- Nature of state (general)
- Page 1:
1. 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.
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.
[...]
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. - State configuration
- Page 1:
1. 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.
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.
[...]
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. - Self determination
- Page 1:
1. 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. - Referendum
No specific mention.
- State symbols
No specific mention.
- Independence/secession
No specific mention.
- Accession/unification
No specific mention.
- Border delimitation
No specific mention.
- Cross-border provision
No specific mention.
Governance
- Political institutions (new or reformed)
No specific mention.
- Elections
No specific mention.
- Electoral commission
No specific mention.
- Political parties reform
No specific mention.
- Civil society
No specific mention.
- Traditional/religious leaders
No specific mention.
- Public administration
No specific mention.
- Constitution
No specific mention.
Power sharing
- Political power sharing
No specific mention.
- Territorial power sharing
- Power sharing→Territorial power sharing→Federal or similar sub-divided governmentPage 1:
1. 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.
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.
[...]
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. - Economic power sharing
- Power sharing→Economic power sharing→Fiscal federalismPage 2:
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. - Military power sharing
No specific mention.
Human rights and equality
- Human rights/RoL general
No specific mention.
- Bill of rights/similar
No specific mention.
- Treaty incorporation
- Page 2:
Addendum (c)
Social sector basic principle agreement
(16 July 2018)
[...]
7. 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. - Civil and political rights
No specific mention.
- Socio-economic rights
No specific mention.
Rights related issues
- Citizenship
No specific mention.
- Democracy
- Page 1:
1. 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.
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. - Detention procedures
No specific mention.
- Media and communication
No specific mention.
- Mobility/access
No specific mention.
- Protection measures
No specific mention.
- Other
No specific mention.
Rights institutions
- NHRI
No specific mention.
- Regional or international human rights institutions
No specific mention.
Justice sector reform
- Criminal justice and emergency law
No specific mention.
- State of emergency provisions
No specific mention.
- Judiciary and courts
No specific mention.
- Prisons and detention
No specific mention.
- Traditional Laws
No specific mention.
Socio-economic reconstruction
- Development or socio-economic reconstruction
- Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Socio-economic developmentPage 2:
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.
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.
2. Establish an education system that is accessible by all and is all-inclusive.
3. Establish a universal health coverage system that is accessible by all and is all-inclusive.
[...]
5.To widely consider and include the concept of social cohesion in conducting social development matters. - National economic plan
No specific mention.
- Natural resources
No specific mention.
- International funds
No specific mention.
- Business
No specific mention.
- Taxation
No specific mention.
- Banks
No specific mention.
Land, property and environment
- Land reform/rights
- Land, property and environment→Land reform/rights→Land reform and managementPage 2-3:
Addendum (d)
Land and environment sector basic principle agreement
(16 July 2018)
Preventive arrangements
1. Only citizens can own land in the country, and foreigners and illegal settlers must not own it directly or indirectlyLand, property and environment→Land reform/rights→Other land rightsPage 2-3:
Addendum (d)
Land and environment sector basic principle agreement
(16 July 2018)
Preventive arrangements
1. Only citizens can own land in the country, and foreigners and illegal settlers must not own it directly or indirectly
2.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. - Pastoralist/nomadism rights
No specific mention.
- Cultural heritage
No specific mention.
- Environment
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Addendum (d)
Land and environment sector basic principle agreement
(16 July 2018)
Preventive arrangements
1. Only citizens can own land in the country, and foreigners and illegal settlers must not own it directly or indirectly
2.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. - Water or riparian rights or access
No specific mention.
Security sector
- Security Guarantees
No specific mention.
- Ceasefire
No specific mention.
- Police
No specific mention.
- Armed forces
No specific mention.
- DDR
No specific mention.
- Intelligence services
No specific mention.
- Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
No specific mention.
- Withdrawal of foreign forces
No specific mention.
- Corruption
No specific mention.
- Crime/organised crime
No specific mention.
- Drugs
- Page 2:
Addendum (c)
Social sector basic principle agreement
(16 July 2018)
[...]
6.Establish and conduct effective policies against harm reduction, treatment and reintegration of drugs and psychotropic substances usage. - Terrorism
No specific mention.
Transitional justice
- Transitional justice general
No specific mention.
- Amnesty/pardon
No specific mention.
- Courts
No specific mention.
- Mechanism
No specific mention.
- Prisoner release
No specific mention.
- Vetting
No specific mention.
- Victims
No specific mention.
- Missing persons
No specific mention.
- Reparations
No specific mention.
- Reconciliation
No specific mention.
Implementation
- UN signatory
No specific mention.
- Other international signatory
No specific mention.
- Referendum for agreement
No specific mention.
- International mission/force/similar
No specific mention.
- Enforcement mechanism
No specific mention.
- Related cases
No specific mention.
- Source
- Available from http://www.myanmar-embassy-tokyo.net/2018/Doc/14-points-upc.pdf (accessed on June 2nd 2022).
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