To 64th Session of UN CEDAW Committee In relation to Myanmar Combined Fourth and Fifth Periodic Report of State Party, 23rd February 2015 (CEDA W/C/MMR/4 - 5).....Key Issues on Violence Against Women: "This CEDAW Shadow Report is written by CEDAW Action Myanmar (CAM). This working group is established in 2012 and consists of 15 local organizations, network and individuals. The report consists of perceptions of 309 (with 226 women and 83 men) respondents who participated in a survey; along with news from print and social media. Myanmar has undergone revolutionary changes in its democratization process in 2010. The new people-led government came to power recently in April 2016, aims to push for fundamental transformation. Myanmar is also considered one of the world?s worst human rights abusers, and in particular rape and other sexual and gender based violence are widespread across the country. During this reporting period (2015-2016), there are still many issues on socio-economic status and political situation which has also continued to contribute to form of institutional violence across the country. During the reporting period (2015-2016), the number of cases reported has increased. With the new Government taking charge, people of Myanmar rightly expect restoration of Human Rights in the country. Though the State acceded CEDAW on 22nd July, 1997 and submitted initial report and periodic reports to CEDAW Committee, the government so far has failed in its obligation to eliminate all forms of discrimination against women. There are three key issues regarding Violence against Women. 1. Sexual Violence, particularly rape and sexual harassment--- 2. Domestic Violence--- 3. Institutional Violence, particularly rape, other forms of sexual assault perpetrated by military personnel and armed groups, uprising of current communal conflict and poverty issues..."