Summary: "The Secretary-General has the honour to present the report of the Special Rapporteur of the Human Rights Council on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Yanghee Lee, in accordance with General Assembly resolution 70/233. The report provides an overview of human rights developments in Myanmar and sets out key issues to be addressed in order to achieve further progress in human rights in the country.....Conclusions" 92. "The Special Rapporteur welcomes the Government?s commitment to furthering democratic transition, national reconciliation, sustainable development and peace, and the important steps already taken in this regard. However, Myanmar?s young democracy can only progress if human rights are fully integrated into its institutional, legal and policy framework. Building a culture of respect for human rights must be a priority now and in the future. __________________ 40 CEDAW/C/MMR/CO/4-5. A/71/361 22/25 16-14905 93. After the euphoria following the elections, the reality of the wide-ranging challenges facing the new Government has not significantly dampened the sense of hope for change. It will therefore be the key test for this Government to capitalize on its overwhelming public support and current momentum to make progress in human rights priorities and further reforms. 94. Although the new Government has asked the international community to give it time to act, the Special Rapporteur intends to remain constructively engaged in advocating for greater progress on human rights. She will also continue to hold Myanmar accountable to its international human rights obligations. 95. The international community also has a responsibility in this regard. In the rush to forge or strengthen political or economic ties, international actors must continue to prioritize human rights, in business and investment relations and elsewhere. In particular, actors supporting development projects in Myanmar should proactively ensure respect for the rights of affected communities. More broadly, international actors should not undermine human rights priorities by, for instance, remaining silent when confronted with concerns or, at worst, becoming complicit in perpetuating abuses. The international community should remain fully engaged in human rights issues, through continued monitoring, advocacy and other means, and by providing necessary support to the Government and other stakeholders for further democratic reforms in line with international human rights standards. 96. It is vital that all actors work together to ensure that human rights are respected and protected across Myanmar..... VII. Recommendations:...