The NGOWG expects that the Security Council will request a briefing on Myanmar by the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General, Vijay Nambiar regarding his five-day visit to the country from 31 October. In that briefing, the Council is urged to request an update on the due release of all remaining prisoners of conscience, the security situation in conflict-affected areas, measures taken by the Government to bring suspected perpetrators of crimes including crimes of sexual violence and crimes against humanity, and women’s political participation.