The United Nations Department of Global Communications (DGC) promotes global awareness and understanding of the work of the United Nations through its network of United Nations Information Centres (UNICs) around the world. The UN Information Centre in Yangon engages with local audiences in Myanmar.

LGBTIQ community faces new challenges during COVID-19

Min Min holds a sign saying "avoid crowds" at the quarantine center in Pyay where he worked as a volunteer. Photo courtesy Min Min.
UNIC Yangon

When the first case of COVID-19 was discovered in Myanmar in late March, quarantine centers were set up in sites around the country. People arriving in a town—such as migrant workers returning home—had to quarantine at their local center for 21 days.