A Generation on Edge

A Generation on Edge

October 10, 2025

Growing insecurity and fear are undermining the human security and mental well-being of Myanmar’s youth, leaving millions ‘on edge’ amid a prolonged crisis. This third report in UNDP’s Myanmar Youth Series, following A Generation on the Move and A Generation on Hold, explores how the country’s challenges are taking a toll on youth safety and mental well-being. Drawing on the voices of over 7,000 youth nationwide, the findings show that one in seven live in near-constant fear for their safety, and one in three experience frequent anxiety or stress. The report calls for greater investment in mental health, protection, and human security to ensure that an entire generation is not lost to fear and despair.