“I think the case of Burma has become widely known because people outside Burma have cared enough”. Aung San Suu Kyi: 12 May 1999

Freedom is priceless. It is something that every human being is entitled to. We would like to commemorate 15 years of Burma’s struggle for democracy. On 8 August 1988, there was a nation-wide uprising for democracy. The army massacred thousands of Burmese, followed by the arrest of many people. In 1990, an election was held. Aung San Suu Kyi, Nobel Peace Prize winner and leader of the National League for Democracy won that election with 85% of the vote. However, power was never transferred. Furthermore, Aung San Suu Kyi has been repeatedly arrest and constantly harassed by the military regime. Like many other political prisoners of Burma, her only crime is raising her voice for basic human rights and wishing freedom for her people.

Today peace, security, human rights and democracy is more important than ever. Australian leading women politicians, academic and Amnesty International leaders will be joining to support to the democracy movement of Burma and to the release of political prisoners including Aung San Suu Kyi. If you want to find out more about Burma, please come and join us with a list of women politicians including Australia’s first woman premier, Carmen Lawrence. Your presence will be greatly appreciated and will contribute to the cause of democracy in Burma.

Proposed speakers include Carmen Lawrence, Natasha Scott, and others leading women politicians.

Date: 13th August 2003 (Wednesday night)

Place: Legislative Assembly, London Circuit

Time: 7:00 pm (a photo show and a short film may be included)

Please Contact: ma_mar@hotmail.com, vidagood@hotmail.com

Mar: 0401742608, Vida: 61259236

Burmese Refreshments will be served (a gold coin donation will be greatly appreciated)