"Last November, the world witnessed a landmark milestone in the history of Myanmar. The National League for Democracy led by Daw Aung San Suu Kyi won the election with a landslide victory, forming a government in April 2016, following a long transition period. Only the second parliament in Myanmar following the end of military rule in 2011, this time it is dominated by the NLD and includes among its members former political prisoners. While the euphoria of the victory has now somewhat subsided, there is still a strong sense of hope and optimism. But the challenges are starting to sink in and will only become more apparent...With the first 100 days over, now is the right time to take stock and quickly address areas that need to be prioritised going forward. There are no quick fixes and some issues cannot be solved immediately. But concrete steps can be taken quickly that would make a big difference. Governing will get harder. This is why the government should act now to address some of the more difficult issues and to prioritise human rights before the momentum wanes ? before all optimism and hope subside. The next 100 days will be just as crucial as the first, if not even more crucial..."