the lady of burma

The lady of BurmaBy: Gigi Antonelle

Burma (Now Myanmar)

History•Colonized by the British•1940s- General Aung San led its fight for independence•Democratic government and constitution established•1962- military group overthrew the democratic government

General Aung San

Aung San Suu Kyi

Born June 19, 1945 in Rangoon, BurmaDaughter of General Aung SanAttended Oxford University1988- she returned to Burma to tend to her dying mother, and political chaos had erupted throughout the state

National League for Democracy (NLD)“The struggle for democracy and human rights in

Burma is a struggle for life and dignity. It is a struggle that encompasses our political, social and economic

aspirations. “-Aung San Suu Kyi•Founded by Aung San Suu Kyi to establish democracy and freedom in Burma•Won a free and fair election in 1990, but the result was never recognized•Over 2,000 members of the NLD have been arrested

Political [CAUSE]

•Highly oppressive policies -lack of freedom of speech -no guarantee of fair public trials-suppression of ethnic minority groups-flawed electoral laws

Political [effects]

•Innocent people are killed

or are forced to flee when their land is taken

from them by

the military

Massive Massive Protests EruptProtests Erupt

•Those who protest or go against the government in any way risk detainment, prosecution, or execution.

Economic

Resource rich country

Corrupt, inefficient, and oppressive military rule

Causes EffectsMilitary leaders and businesses exploit these natural resources

The military benefits from this exploitation, so they do little to help the problem of a massive gap between the rich and poor

Inflation

Fiscal deficit

Widespread poverty

Dangerous working conditions

social ★Burma’s military regime is amongst the world’s

largest human rights violators...★

The army targets ethnic minorities, including Muslims and Christians, as well as anyone that opposes them.These people

are...

Murdered

Tortured Relocated

Killed

Raped

Forced to Work

Prosecuted

Social [Continued]

The Burmese government spends less than 1% of their budget on public health funds. The U.S.

spends approximately 16% in comparison.THE RESULT?•High infant

mortality rate•Short life expectancy•Malaria, tuberculosis, diarrhea, and HIV/AIDS threaten the population

Resolution One:Allow Aung San Suu Kyi to

Leave Burma

When Aung San Suu Kyi is free for short periods of time, she does not leave the country for fear

of not being let back in.If permitted to leave, she could...•gain worldwide support•bring attention to her country•make progress in creating democracy in Burma

☆Resolution Two: Increase United Nations

Involvement

Countries around the globe are devoted to Aung San Suu Kyi’s protection...

What about the rest of Burma’s people?

Personal InvolvementU.S. Campaign for

Burma

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