Our process
Collect and preserve
The Mechanism collects and preserves information and evidence of the most serious international crimes and violations of international law committed in Myanmar since 2011, including war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide.
It collects material such as statements, photographs, videos, audio material, documents, maps, geospatial imagery, social media posts, and forensic evidence from a range of sources before these are lost or destroyed, and securely stores them in a way that can be used in court.
Analyze
The Mechanism cross-checks, verifies, and analyzes information and evidence to build case files on alleged crimes and perpetrators.
Share
The Mechanism shares evidence, analysis, and case files with national, regional, or international courts or tribunals that follow international human rights laws and standards and have the capacity to protect witnesses.
Relevant authorities can request assistance from the Mechanism to support their investigations and prosecutions, now or in the future. The Mechanism shares information only if the person providing the information gives their consent.
