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The Lady of Burma: The Fearless Voice of a Nation

Free Aung San Suu Kyi and the people of Burma!
"In the Quiet land" - A poem by Daw Aung San Suu Kyi

This is a poem written by Aung San Suu Kyi, Nobel Peace Prize winner and a prisoner of consience in her own country.

Become a Secret Shopper for Burma!

Why do we need “secret shoppers”?
Uruguay and Peru diverge on gay rights

Uruguay lifts ban on gay recruits to armed forces & Peru threatens homosexual police who cause 'scandals.
How I Spent World Day for International Justice

Though not the best known holiday, World Day for International Justice is an important anniversary. Find out how Causecast's Erica Liepmann spent the day.
Gani Fawehinmi, Nigerian Human Rights Activist, Dies At 71

Widely regarded as a champion of the masses and democracy, the outspoken critic of Nigeria's military dictatorships lost a two-year battle with lung cancer.
U Win Tin Editorial: Why Elections In Burma Are Not A Good Idea

Burmese democratic leader, U Win Tin, explains why calling for democratic elections is too much, too soon for Burma.
Senate Bill Calls For Transparency In The Oil Industry

Will this bill end the corrupt business practices of major energy companies in developing nations? We sure hope so!
Ignite For Burma At Your College On October 28

Host an Ignite for Burma event in your community and encourage your fellow students to take action for Burma now!
Obama To Burma's Military Junta: Release Aung San Suu Kyi

Taking a more direct stance to dealing with the Burmese government, President Obama called on the Prime Minister to release Aung San Suu Kyi over the weekend.

Aung San Suu Kyi and her people's "Revolution of the Spirit: The struggle for Freedom and Dignity".

There's a lady in Burma. A courageous woman. She chose people and country before herself. She chose to risk her own freedom to fight for the freedom of her people. She has shown the world h...
Undo the Coup

Undo the Coup Posted on Jun 30, 2009 By Amy Goodman The first coup d’etat in Central America in more than a quarter-century occurred last Sunday in Honduras. Honduran soldiers roused ...
Burma's Ambassador to the UN promises amnesty for political prisoners: I'm unsure about this...

Burma's (or Myanmar's) permanent Ambassador at the United Nations announced to the Security Council in its headquarters in New York that the military junta will release prisoners before the planned...