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Burma's Struggle continues: An
Evening with Burmese Monk leader and former monk political prisoner + Video
Masoeyein Sayadaw is the head of the International Burmese Monks Organization ((Sassana
Moli) ) founded after recent protests in Burma to help the monks and nuns of
Burma as well as to save the Buddhism from the destructive Burma’s Junta. He is
a well-known Buddhist teacher and author of 50 years in Burma. He was derobed
and imprisoned in Burma for three years in 1990 for his monastery participating
in the Monk’s boycott of the military. He has been actively advocating against
the atrocities and destructions of monks, nuns and Buddhist institutions in
Burma.
Come join
Masoyein Sayadaw and an
excellent Burma Video
"Burma: State of Fear"
by Frontline/WORLD, 25 MINS, COLOR with
introduction and Q&A by the Frontline/WORLD Series Editor Stephen Talbot.
Monday Dec 17, 7:00 – 9:30 pm
Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian-Universalists
Hall
1924 Cedar Street (@Bonita), Berkeley, CA 94709
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MS Word
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The People of Burma have been forced
to live under the brutal dictatorship since 1962, and have been violently
crushed repeatedly every time they rose up against the successive dictatorial
regimes.
Recently, led by Buddhist monks, hundreds of thousands of peaceful people are
taking to the streets to cry out for an end to the long-standing military
dictatorship in Burma yet again. However, holding Buddhist Sassana flags and
reciting prayers of love on the street is now a crime punishable by beating and
death. Many monks have been disrobed, beaten, humiliated, tortured, and killed,
and there are reports of a massacre in the jungle. The military junta is raiding
monasteries and private homes in the middle of the night and dragging away those
they suspect of involvement. Over 4,000 Buddhist monks and protesters have been
arrested and the Burmese population is living in fear.
More info
Outraged? Let's not forget Burma, but
help keep the Burma issue alive and well
Join Dec. 9th Burma Peace Rally in SF
COME mark the the International Human Rights
Day with a rally FOR PEACE AND FREEDOM in Burma
Sunday
Dec. 9th, 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Civic Center Plaza
Polk St & McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Wear Maroon red to honor
Buddhist monks.
The People of Burma have been forced to live under
the brutal dictatorship since 1962, and have been violently crushed repeatedly
every time they rose up against the successive dictatorial regimes.
Recently, led by Buddhist monks, hundreds of
thousands of peaceful people are taking to the streets to cry out for an end to
the long-standing military dictatorship in Burma yet again. However, holding
Buddhist Sassana flags and reciting prayers of love on the street is now a crime
punishable by beating and death. Many monks have been disrobed, beaten,
humiliated, tortured, and killed, and there are reports of a massacre in the
jungle. The military junta is raiding monasteries and private homes in the
middle of the night and dragging away those they suspect of involvement. Over
4,000 Buddhist monks and protesters have been arrested and the Burmese
population is living in fear. Flyer
MS Word
PDF
More here
California, Call Call Call *NOW* and
get your representatives to Co-Sponsor H.R.
3890: Block Burmese JADE Act of 2007
More here
No Fuel for Burmese JUNTA, Join AVAAZ's consumer
boycott of Chevron and Total: We, the
undersigned, pledge not to buy fuel from any gas station owned by Total Oil,
Chevron, or any of their subsidiaries. The boycott will continue until the
Burmese junta begins a genuine democratic transition and frees all political
prisoners-- including Aung San Suu Kyi--or until the companies leave Burma
entirely.
More
here
Burma: Targeted Sanctions Needed on Petroleum
Industry
(New York, November 19, 2007) � The United
Nations Security Council should act to prohibit any new investment in Burma's
oil and gas fields and block company payments that help sustain Burma's brutal
military rule, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch said that until
the Security Council imposes sanctions, members of the Association of Southeast
Asian Nations (ASEAN), China, India, the European Union, the United States and
other countries that have economic ties to Burma should act to suspend any
further development of Burma's oil and gas sector. To encourage an end to
ongoing repression, Human Rights Watch also called for targeted financial
sanctions on companies owned and controlled by the Burmese military or whose
revenues substantially benefit the military.
Ware Maroon red to honor
Buddhist monks
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Join SF Singapore Protest
This Tuesday
Singapore, come clean and say No to Burma's
Dictatorship!
Last
Friday, amid the looming ASEAN summit in Singapore, US Senate unanimously voted
and urged ASEAN to suspend Myanmar. But, in response, Singapore will not even
allow opposition to protest against Myanmar at the summit, let alone allowing
Burmese there. [Read the
news here] We will protest here for all of them on Tuesday Nov 20,
12-1 pm in San Francisco. Please join in!!!!
Date: Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Time: 12 pm to 1 pm in San Francisco
Program:
11:50 - 12:00 Gather at the Ferry Building (1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA
94111)
12:00 - 12:20 Meditation walk to the Singapore Consulate (595, Market Street,
San Francisco, CA 94105)
12:20 - 1:00 Meditation protest/rally at the Singapore Consulate
Burma freedom supporters, organizations and groups working towards a
speedy democratic development in Burma. And YOU. The Berkeley Buddhist Peace Fellowship
(bpf.org) and Buddhist Community, The Burmese American Democratic Alliance (BADA,
badasf.org) and Burmese
Community. To do a walking meditation protest, rally against the Singapore
Government at the San Francisco Singapore Consulate
during the 13th ASEAN Summit in Singapore.
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more
Pelosi, Burma needs you now!
(It was successful!!! And we were informed that she is
already working on the Burma bill and the flow vote will come within two weeks)
Join
Burma Vigil at the Pelosi office to ask her support for Sanctions on Burma's ruling thugs
on Nov 14, 4:30 - 5:30 pm at San Francisco Federal Building.
Burma freedom supporters and the
district constituents to show their appreciation to Congresswoman Pelosi for her
past work on Burma and her continual support for Burma. In particular, we would
like to ask for her much needed leadership and support to the Burma bill
introduced in the House by the Congressman Lantos. This is a powerful
legislation that will really hurt the SPDC hard. But it has gotten only 27
co-sponsors so far and needs to go through the way and means committee soon.
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more
Burma democracy leader invites SPDC to join
her to pursue the path of
dialogue constructively
Note: Her statement reveals that the SPDC is not willing and only wasting
time; we need to pressure them more!
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California, PLEASE ACT *NOW* and get your representatives
to Co-Sponsor H.R. 3890:
Block Burmese JADE
Act of 2007
Goal: To amend the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act
of 2003 to waive the requirement for annual renewal resolutions relating to
import sanctions, impose import sanctions on Burmese gemstones, expand the
number of individuals against whom the visa ban is applicable, expand the
blocking of assets and other prohibited activities, and for other purposes.
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Protest against Chevron was a
success
Free Burma Supporters joined in with more
then 150 others marching [in the rain] to protest against Chevron Expansion of
Refinery to raise awareness about Burma as well as making connections.
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Charles
Petrie, top UN
officer in
Myanmar Country Team,
Kicked out
for a truthful Statement
The truth told by the UN Myanmar Country Team:
The UN system in Myanmar nevertheless sees every day that in
this potentially prosperous country basic human needs are not being met. Today,
Myanmar’s estimated per capita GDP is less than half of that of Cambodia or
Bangladesh. The average household is forced to spend almost three quarters of
its budget on food. One in three children under five are suffering from
malnutrition, and less than 50% of children are able to complete their primary
education. It is estimated that close to seven hundred thousand people each
year suffer from malaria and one hundred and thirty thousand from tuberculosis.
Among those infected with HIV, an estimated sixty thousand people needing anti-retrovirals
do not yet have access to this life-saving treatment.
The United Nations agencies working in Myanmar repeat their strong determination
to help the country address poverty and suffering, and their underlying causes.
The concerns of the people have been clearly expressed through the recent
peaceful demonstrations, and it is beholden on all to listen.
Full Statement
UN Oct 22nd Report on Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar
UNIC YANGON Web Site
The plain old lies from Myanmar SPDC:
The Statement, which is found to be very negative,
deliberately ignores the successful conclusion of the National Convention which
as adopted basic principles for a new constitution as well as the economic
development and the gains made in various sectors, such as education, health,
transportation, etc. The Country Team should realize that there could be much
better gains without the sanctions imposed upon Myanmar by some countries.
Read Full Lies
Read Coverage
Photo show
Press Release
UN Day Burma Freedom March successfully held
We marched for peace and freedom. We
called UN
to act! Sing the petition NOW!
Despite the UN resolution, nothing has changed in
Burma; brutal crackdowns and killings continue.
To help stop the killings, join San Francisco UNITED DAY OF ACTIONS
Wednesday October 24,
2007; 4pm - 8pm
Why Oct 24?
It is the United Nations Day and SF was the birthplace of
UN; Global Day of Action - Daw Aung San
Suu Kyi Day (organized by the 400,000+ member FaceBook 'Support the Monks'
protest in Burma' group); and one month anniversary of Saffron Revolution (The
general protest started on Sept 24 with 100000+ taking to the streets as called
for by the All Burma Monk's Alliance)
4:00 – 5:00
Rally & meditation at
Chinese Consulate, 1450 Laguna (@ Geary), San Francisco
5:00 – 5:40 Peace March to United Nations Plaza, Market St
(between 7th & 8th )
6:00 – 8:00 Multi-faith Prayer Service at United Nations
Plaza
Flyer
MS
Word PDF
online
invitation
Parade Route
Press Release
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A thousand Joined Peace for Burma Protest, March and
Prayer vigil!
IT WAS A SUCCESS,
A Thousand Participated:
Video Photo
show
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2
Media
Coverage
Peace
and freedom loving people from San Francisco Bay Area (around a thousand)
participated in the Peace for Burma Actions held on Friday, Oct 5, 2007. The
actions included the really and meditation protest in Front of Chinese consulate
from 2 pm to 5 m; a peace march from Chinese consulate to United Nations Plaza
(5 pm - 5:40 pm); and multi religion prayer vigil (6 to 8 pm) at the United
Nations Plaza.
In front of the consulate, the Buddhist monks and lay people meditated while
activists rallied; and speeches were delivered by representatives from House
Speaker Nancy Pelosi office and other community organizations. The rally and the
big crowd caused the Chinese embassy to close down early.
The peace march is the recreation of recent peaceful marches in Burma, in which
thousands of people led by Buddhist monks marched holding sassana flags and
reciting metta sutta. Monks and a nun from Burmese, Japan and Chinese
monasteries, Buddhist Peace Fellowship and Buddhist Churches of America,
Buddhist Churches of San Francisco, San Francisco Zen Center led the march
holding the Sassana flags and reciting Meetta sutta. Read
More
Friday Protest at the
Chinese Consulate Was a success
Media Coverage
Video
Try to wear red (in solidarity
with the maroon-robed monks), make signs
When:
Friday September 28, 2007; 10:30 am to 1:30 pm
(Stand up protests and meditation protests) Where:
Consulate General-China; 1450
Laguna St; San Francisco, CA 94115; (415)
674-2900;
Get directions
How: Activists to protest with Microphone, banners and sings while
Buddhist monks and lay persons do a sitting Vipassana meditation. Ware red color
clothes. Contact: Nyunt Than (510 220 1323); Ashin Nanika (510 795 0405)
Wednesday's
China Protest successfully held
Thanks for joining the protest at Chinese Consulate
in SF with such a short notice. But very many of you came and protested for
monks and the people of Burma. We had about 80 people and representatives from
Mr. Lantos also joined us and delivered speech on his effort and the committee
that he chaired, House Committee for Foreign Relations.
Invitation
19TH Anniversary of Dictator's power siege in Burma
Join
San Francisco Burma Freedom Protests on Monday Sept. 17
Against CHINA, RUSSIA
AND INDIA GOVERNMENTS
Marking the 19th anniversary of brutal crackdowns and power seize by
Burma's dictators on Sept. 18 1988 against the people's
pro-democracy uprising, you are invited to join the protests against the China,
India and Russia Governments and demand "STOP SUPPORTING BURMA'S DICTATORS" on
Monday September
17, 2007
(Sept. 18 in Burma) in San Francisco.
Since the Junta's power siege 19 years ago, the
Military dictators have been imposing brutal rule on the 50 millions people of
Burma and trying to erase the people's will registered in the historic 1990
election overwhelmingly choosing National League for Democracy led By Aung San
Suu Kyi to rule the country.
Unfortunately, economic and
military super powers: China, Russia and India have greatly assisted the
thuggish regime of Burma economically, militarily and politically including
China and Russia vetoing a resolution in the UN Security Council on Burma. Their
reckless and irresponsible policies have enabled the world's most brutal
dictators terrorize the entire population of Burma.
Unavoidably, people of Burma
are taking to the streets yet again due to unbearably conditions caused by
prolong dictatorship, lack of livelihood, economic hardship and brutal
repression, but only to be met with violent and brutal crackdowns --- as usual.
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Monday September 17,
2007 (Three protests in one day) |
8:30 am to 11:00 am at
Consulate
General-China
1450 Laguna St
San Francisco, CA 94115
Get directions |
11:30 am to 1:30 pm at
Consulate General of India
540 Arguello Boulevard
San Francisco ,
CA 94118 USA
Get direction |
2:30 pm to 5 pm at
Russian
Federation-Consulate General
2790 Green St
San Francisco, CA 94123
Get directions |
BADA Participated in Solano Stroll PARADE and raised
awareness(YouTube Video)
To show our solidarity and support, concerned people of San Francisco Bay Area
took to the street again on Sunday, September 9, 2007. But this time, marching
in front of hundreds of thousands people at the Solano Stroll fair, the largest
of this kind in California.
We dedicated this march to
those are being arrested in Burma during ongoing peaceful walking
demonstrations. And our message to the
United
Nations and international community is to take swift and effective measures to
stop the violent crackdowns by thuggish regime on peaceful protesters due to
repression and hardship. This is our fourth action in a row since the
beginning of peaceful walks and the arrest
of student’s leader three weeks ago.
Read More;
You
Tube Video;
Photo
Gallery;
Fair Official Website
Sign BADA petition in support of 92 elected MPs'
proposal to UNSG Ban ki-moon
In light of SPDC concluding its sham National Convention in Burma as part of
their plan to formally erase the historic 1990 election's results and legitimize
the forever-military rule on Burma, 92-Elected MPs from Burma send a proposal to
UNSG Ban Ki-moon that has mounted a significant challenge to SPDC's one-sided
plans. Their actions has been welcome and supported by many exiles groups
including leading Burmese democratic institutions: NCUB, MPU, NCGUB and UNLD-LA.
To support this important political steps, BADA is colleting
signatures for a petition to the congressional representatives. Click here to
read BADA Petition. Please sign on the petition by simply send an email to
badaonline@gmail.com
with your name and address.
92-MPs' letter to UNSG;
Actions call by
NCUB;
BADA Appeal Letter and Petition
Urgent Action Call:
Burma Freedom Protest was a success
Say
no to violent acts by Burma's dictators; Release all arrested!!
Tuesday August 28, 2007; 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Federal Building; 450 Golden
Gate Ave, San Francisco (Map/direction)
Concerned Burma freedom
activists to rally outside of Federal Building/Office of House Speaker Nancy
Pelosi in San Francisco demanding US Congress
and US Government to help stop the Burma’s military regime, State Peace and
Development Council (SPDC),
from committing more violent crackdowns and arbitrary arrests over peaceful
demonstrations.
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More
Flyer
Map/direction
Protest
Image Gallery
BADA Condemns SPDC for crackdown
and arrests over peaceful demonstrations
On August 21, 2007, putting their lives on the line, 88
generation student leaders and concerned residents held peaceful marches in
Rangoon. More marches were followed in next few days. Their goal was to
symbolize the current dreadful situation of ordinary people in Burma because
whole majority people have to take “walk” as their best affordable means of
transportation for daily survival at this hike of fuel prices while the military
elites and their acquaintances possess automobiles which prices range between
75,000 – 250,000 US Dollar. These prices are quick shocking while we all are
well aware of the dire situation of the people of Burma as refugees, IDPs,
migrant laborers, etc.
Students leaders and protesters were arrested.
Names of these eleven student leaders are revealed in the newspapers.
They are: Min Ko Naing, Min Zeya, Ko Ko Gyi, Kyaw Min Yu (a) Jimmy, Mya Aye, Htay
Win Aung (a) Pyone Cho, Ant Bwe Kyaw,. Zeya, Kyaw Kyaw Htwe (a)
Markee, Pandate Tun, Thet Zaw, Zaw Zaw Min, and Nyan Lin Tun.
Many demonstrations follows and were met with violent crackdowns (Please see
daily updates and news at the top).
Read BADA Statement
BADA Participates at San
Francisco Street Fairs; SF Mayor Signed BADA petitions
To
increase awareness about increasingly grave situation in Burma, BADA has
participated various street fairs in the San Francisco Bay Area.
At the 3rd annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration held on
Saturday, 19 2007, BADA has for the first time participated. San Francisco
Mayor Gavin Newson visited our booth, chatted with BADA officers and also signed
a petition seeking the relese of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. Next year celebration
will be held on Saturday May 17 2008 and join us again for the updates on Burma
saturation and to continue to support our Children Education efforts.
Here are a few photos from Asian Heritage...
http://butensky.com/bada/
At Nihonmachi street fair, our booth looked great and we had quite a few good
conversations with folks - some of whom barely new where Burma is and some who
knew much about the situation there. Non-profits are relegated off of the main
drag at this street fair and so we didn't have the numbers we had hoped for - so
it was more quality than quantity. Direct results included inspiring a writer to
publish a piece on DASSK in an upcoming issue of an online magazine and taking
in donations.
Key aspects of our booth that were very successful in drawing people in
included: 1) Rick's pat waing; 2) Our great and growing collection of banners;
3) Photo boards; 4) Photos of DASSK in particular; 5) Volunteers being attentive
to visitors and initiating conversations.
Here are some photos (sorry that I didn't get all of our volunteers).
http://www.flickr.com/photos/butensky/sets/72157601449301870/
2007 Burma Freedom Rally in San Francisco was a success
Annual Burma Freedom Rally was held on
Friday, May 25, 2007, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm in front of
Federal Building/Nancy Pelosi office
(450 Golden Gate Avenue) in San Francisco. More than 40 activists join the rally
that was was to celebrate the 17th anniversary of
NLD's victory in the Burma's
historic 1990 election and also to urge the U.S. Congress and the Administration
to seek an effective and immediate actions by the U.N. Security Council on Burma
due to ongoing ethnic cleansing, arbitrary arrest, torture, mob attacks,
killings and crackdowns in the country.
We call upon the United Nations and the international community
to do their utmost to take swift and effective measures to secure the safety and
release of all political prisoners in Burma immediately.
Chevron Headquarters' Annual
Shareholder's
Meeting Protest Held (Photo Gallery)
The Chevron Out of Burma Protest was held that was joined in by about 30
activists (miti-ethnics and groups such as BADA, BAWA, students, American
supporters and others) in front of Chevron Headquarter in San Ramon at their
Annual Shareholder's meeting on Wednesday, Apr 25. With all groups joining
together all together there were about 80 people. We have transformed the large
Unocal Protest Banners (Thanks to Heidi) into Chevron Banners. And the Burmese
drums (Thanks to Dr. Kyaw Tint and Daw Htay Htay Kyi) make our protest more
lively and outstanding. The road was full with cars all morning and it was
effective to be shouting slogans. Thank you all for participating; and many
others who could not be there with us personally due to busy schedule.
A photo of our protest and brief description was published in West
County Times, a local paper. Moreover, BBC and VOA (Burmese news) interviewed us
about the protest (Dr. Salai Tun Than, Daw Khin Tint Tint, U Maung Maung Latt
and myself). Along with Amazon Watch Executive Director and other speakers, Dr.
Salai Tun Than and BADA President spoke at the protest. Thanks you all
again for participation and support. Again, corporate greed and irresponsibility
should not go unnoticed especially when it supports prolong the brutal
dictatorship in Burma.
View Invitation
PHOTO
GALLERY
7th Annual 2007 Burma Human Rights Day Successfully held
(Photo Gallery)
Each year, the people from Burma around the world
commemorate March 13 as the
Burma Human Rights Day -- the day that the Engineering
student Ko Phone Maw was murdered by the Burmese military,
and therefore set off the 1988 nation-wide pro-democracy uprising in Burma. To continue to
raise the awareness about more than four-decade-long
dictatorship in Burma, this year again, BADA
held its seventh annual 2007 Burma Human Rights
Day event on Saturday March 10,
2007 at the Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists hall from 6 pm to 10
pm. More than 200 BADA Members and supporters packed the hall to listen to
the dynamic speakers and a documentary on Burma. The event lasted nearly until
11 pm.
FILM SCREENING: Burma
- Inside the Secret City
SPEAKERS:
-
DR. SALAI TUN THAN:
"My continued effort against Military Rule in Burma"
- DR. THEIN
LWIN: "The
Plight of Burmese Children under the Military's Education, Public Health,
and Economic Policies";
Visit:
www.educationburma.net
- JEREMY WOODRUM: "Campaigning for Burma’s Freedom
in the US”;
Visit:
www.uscampaignforburma.org
- SAW MYAT PYI SONE HTUN: Presentation, “Schools
in Dumpster”
More Information:
Invitation/Program/Direction
Download Flyer
Media Release
Photo Gallery
National Poet U Tin Moe's Funeral Held in Los Angeles
(Photo Gallery)
Jan 28, 2007: The funeral services of the National
Poet Saya Gyi U Tin Moe were held on Sunday, January 28th evening in Los
Angeles, California, his resident city. It was the last of the several public
services held over two days in Los Angeles. Hundreds of admirers all over the
United States attended the services. NCGUB Prime Minister Dr. Sein Win, Poet and
Writer Saya Maung Swan Ye, Writer Saya U Win Pe, Journalist U Tin Maung Than
spoke at the Sunday's Funeral service. Representatives from various
organizations -- including those of BADA and BAWA: former president of BADA Dr.
Kyaw Tint and President of BAWA Daw Khin Tint Tint respectively, also spoke at
the Saturday Evening viewing and memorial service. Members of BADA, BAWA and
many San Francisco Bay Area residents attended the funeral and the viewing
services. His body will be cremated early Monday January 29 by family members.
BADA Condolences
Photo
Gallery
2007 BADA Annual General Meeting and Election
Held
Each year in late January, BADA members convene for an annual
meeting to review their past year's activities as well as to plan for the new year
to better serve its community and the people of Burma. Every two year, according
to its bylaw, BADA members elect its leadership bodies, the Board of Directors
and the Executive Committee. BADA successfully held its 2007 Annual General
Meeting and Election on Saturday Jan 27, 2007 at the Union City Library, 34007
Alvarado-Niles Rd. Union City, CA 94587 from 11 am to 4 pm. New members of
the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee for the 2007/2008 term were
elected. Officers election will be held this coming Sunday at the same location
among the elected members.
Invitation
& Program;
Download Flyer;
Download
Nomination Form
Logo Selection Vote
Recent photos from Burma
Thanks to a BADA board member who went to Burma and took these images. The
photos literally remind us of life under brutal dictatorship. Even under such
repression and hardship, as always, people of Burma still manage to put up
smiles in their faces. The photos are mainly from lower Burma -- Pha-An,
Moulmein, Dala and Rangoon. There are two sets of galleries posted here. Click
on each image or the following links to view the galleries.
Gallery One
Gallery Two
7th Annual Burmese Literary Talk held in Fremont
BADA continued its cultural preservation effort and hold the 7th
annual Burmese Literary Talk on Saturday, September 23, 2006 in Los Cerritos
Community Center in Fremont. More than 100 attended the annual event. The
speakers were:
Writer Maung Swan Yi - My revered noble person [My Idol]; Writer Nyan Oo Maung -
Beauty [elegance] of words, Beauty [elegance] of dhamma, Rasa [taste, essence in
respect of ultimate realities] from Dhammapada
2006 Burma Human Rights Day was a Success:
Watch 2006 BADA Human Rights Day Video
The Burmese American Democratic Alliance (BADA) seeks endorsements for its
nomination of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi for the position of the U.N. Secretary
General. On March 11, 2006, at the 2006 Human Rights Day Benefit, BADA announced
its nomination of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi for United Nations Secretary General and
launched the "Draft the Lady" campaign encouraging U.N. member-governments to
support Daw Aung San Suu Kyi 's candidacy. BADA's statement asserts that "no
other Asian candidate for this leadership position has the universal prestige
and recognition of this Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is an
easily identified international icon for democratic values and human rights
norms. Her election would bring new vitality, respect, and legitimacy to the
United Nations."
San Francisco Burma Freedom Rally Held
Marking the 16th anniversary of Burma’s General Election
(May 27th)and the 3rd anniversary of Depeyin Massacre (May
30th), more than 40 people joined
in the Burma Freedom Rally in front of Federal Building/Nancy
Pelosi office (450 Golden Gate
Avenue) in San Francisco -- amid busy working day and just ahead of long
memorial day weekend. The purpose of the rally was to celebrate the 16th
anniversary of NLD's victory in the
Burma's historic 1990 election and also to urge the U.S. Congress and the
Administration to seek an effective and immediate actions by the U.N. Security
Council on Burma due to ongoing killings and crackdowns in the country.
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What's coming |
|
- BADA Annual Meeting and Election on
Saturday Jan 27, 2007 (Completed)
-
Burma Human Rights Day Event
on Saturday March 10, 2007 (Completed)
-
Chevron Shareholder's meeting Protest on
April 25, 2007 (Completed)
-
Executive Committee Meeting on May 13,
2007
-
Burma Freedom Rally on May 25, 2007
-
BADA Board meeting on May 27, 2007
Past activities |
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BADA Keeps its Annual Burma
Human Rights Day Marathon
Each year, around March
13, BADA commemorates Burma Human Rights Day to highlight the peoples'
struggle for democracy and freedom in Burma. Yet again, 2006 Burma Human Rights
Day was a success. Below are some of the highlights:
2006 Event:
Watch 2006 BADA Human Rights Day Video
2004 Event:
Action
Statement
Down Load Flyer
Public Service
Announcement
Related Sites:
Women League
of Burma
EarthRights
International
Irrawaddy Online
2003 Event:
Amid looming war and peace marches,
freedom lovers from San Francisco Bay Area have overwhelmingly supported Burma
Human Rights Day event. More then one hundred and fifty people attended it.
Audios (English):
Ko Ye, 10 min
Paw Hset Hser, 15 min
Khin Ohmar, 24 min
Other Resources:
What Truly Means To Be Free. Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
Young Birds Out Side Cages. Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
Year 2002 Event: Below are the materials from
2002 event that focused on trafficking of Human and Children from
Burma into Thailand. The benefit was donated to SWAN (Shan Women Action Network)
in Thailand-Burma border that is helping trafficking victims. The group has
produced
the report on six hundreds over sexual violence against women by
Burmese Army.
Audio:
Ko Min Zin,
Paw Set Hser,
Chela Blitt,
Ellen Bruno
Others:
Photo Gallery,
Burma's Dictatorship Fuels Child Trafficking
BADA Annual Meeting and Board of
Director Election held
BADA annual meeting and board of director election
was held on Jan 24, 2004; Saturday in Alvarado Resource in Union City,
California. Executive committee has presented the annual report. Eleven members
were elected to the BADA's Board for 2004.
Read More
Download MS Word Invitation
BADA
reiterates its call for the removal of Burma's Illegal Regime
Burmese American Democratic Alliance (BADA),
one of the 33 organizations signed on to the resolution of the Fort Wayne
Conference, remains firmly committed to implementing the conference's
resolution. BADA is also re-releasing the following statement, which was
initially released on September 1, 2003; to reiterate its call for international
community to remove the Burma's illegal military regime from power.
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15th Anniversary of National League For Democracy
(NLD)
BADA) held a ceremony to mark the 15th anniversary
of founding of the National League for Democracy (NLD) on Sept 27th, 2003 in
Union City, San Francisco Bay Area. U Aung Saw Oo (NLD/NLD(L.A) and NCUB), U
Than Htut (NLD, NLD (L.A.) and NCUB) and U Yan Aung (NLD, NLD (L.A) and BADA)
spoke about various aspects of NLD and the Burmese Struggle for democracy for 3
hours.
VOA
interview,
Flyer
September 20, 2003 Burmese Literary Talks
Novelist Maung Thar Ya, Famous Poet
Tin Moe and Poet and Literary Citric
Maung Swan Yi visiting San Francisco on Sept. 20
and Los Angeles on Sept. 21, 2003.
Yet another
annual event with prominent trio from current Burmese Literary for those who
love to hear about Literacy, Culture, People and Current Affairs of Burma. A
great get away evening with fun, insightful and inspiring talks coupled with
music and food that would make you feel like you were in Burma. You can't effort
to miss this!!!!
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Los Angeles (English)
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Chinese Policy, Burmese Misery: Sept. 18, 2003 Protest and Action
Called
Groups demand China to stop supporting Burma's junta, protests planned
Burma pro-democracy activists throughout California plan to protest in
front of Chinese consulates in Los Angeles and San Francisco to voice their
concern over Chinese support for military regime in Burma. The Burma Freedom
Petition singed by more than 14 hundred people that calls for Chinese government
to help restore democracy in Burma will be delivered to the Consulate Generals.
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Action called to pressure China
Protest Flyer
San
Francisco Burma Freedom Rally
On June 19, 2003; concerned Burma freedom supporters
rally outside of San Francisco Federal Building calling for US take immediate
and effective actions in response to ongoing crackdown on Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
and her party National League for Democracy (NLD) while representatives from
various organizations will go inside and submit a petition, "California
Burma Freedom Petition" to House Democratic Leader, Nancy Pelosi office to thank
you and also urging her to continue to support Free Burma Cause.
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BADA received a special congressional recognition
On june 19, during the San Francisco Burma Freedom Rally, Burmese American
Democratic Alliance (BADA) was awarded a Special Congressional Recognition by
San Francisco Congress Women Nancy Pelosi. Mis Pelosi is also the powerful
leader Democratic Party at US House of Representatives. Deputy district
directory, Mr. Jim Barneld has presented the award to BADA president U Victor
Win.
Please view the award here.
May 19 - UNOCAL SHAREHOLDER MEETING DEMONSTRATION
On May 19, 2003; Free Burma, women’s rights
and human rights groups will protest outside of California-based UNOL’s annual
shareholders meeting while concerned shareholders confront UNOCAL board members
and officers inside about the company’s business partnership with Burma’s
brutal and repressive military regime. The junta which rules Burma has been
condemned for its human rights violations by the U.S. Congress, U.S. State
Department, AFL-CIO, European Union, United Nations, and Amnesty International.
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Photo Gallery
BADA Annual Meeting Held, 15 new ECs
elected
BADA 3rd Annual Meeting and Election was held on
December 14th 2002. Nearly fifty BADA members and supporters attended the
meeting. Fifteen new ECs were elected to lead our group for next two years.
Recently, BADA has received a Federal 503 c (1) status from INS and has
become a formal non profit organization in United States. With your support and
donations, we look forward to working hard to help bring democracy and freedom
to the people of Burma.
2002 Burmese Literary Talk held on Sept. 28
San Francisco Bay Area, year 2002 Burmese Literary
Talk was held on September 28, 2002 at Warm Spring Community Center
in Fremont near San Francisco. More than 100 Literary Lovers attended the
event. Speakers were Radio Free Asia U Zaw Wait (a) Win Pe, Former Thint-Bawa
Megazine Editor Tin Maung Than and Irrawaddy Magazine Journalist Maung Maung Oo. Other
resources:
Flyer (Burmese) Flyer
(English)
Direction (Yahoo Map)
Direction(MapQuest)
Last year Talk Audio:
U Thaung 1 (60 m),
U Thaung 2 (57 m)
Tin Moe (49 minutes) Min
Zin (40 m)
The Flyer
Photo Gallery
San Francisco Burmese Ambassador Demonstration
Burmese American Democratic Alliance
has demonstrated against the visit of Burmese Ambassador Mr. Lin Myaing to San
Francisco Bay Area on March 10, 2002 in front of Irish Resource Center in San
Francisco. Free-Burma groups from San Francisco bay Area and Los Angeles, and
many individuals has participated this great show of solidarity and
outraged.
Photo Gallery
San Francisco Free Aung San Suu Kyi Demonstration
San Francisco Free Burma Activists and
Burmese American Democratic Alliance held a "Free Aung San Suu Kyi"
demonstration in San Francisco on December 8, 2001. The demonstration was in
support of the World Wide Nobel Peace Laureate Campaign for Aung San Suu
Kyi and the People of Burma. December, 2001 marks the 10th Anniversary of
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's Nobel Peace Prize. The event was successful, and yet
effective.
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Other resources:
Photo Gallery,
All in one image,
The Flier,
The invitation
Candle Light Vigil, Interfaith
Service, September 30, 2001
Burmese Community has been deeply touched by unfathomable tragedy that has
happened in the United States of America. On September 30th, 2001, we are
holding a Candle Light Vigil, Interfaith Service and Fund Raising event by Bay
Area Burmese Community at the UN Plaza in San Francisco.
Full Story
BBC
Interviewed us on Terrorist Attacks (17 minutes, Burmese)
BBC
Interviewed us on Air Strikes (41/2 minutes, Burmese)
BBC
Interviewed after a week of Air Strikes (15 minutes, Burmese)
Unocal Share Holder Meeting Demo, May 21st,
2001
We participated in demonstration at Unocal company annual shareholders
meeting in Brea, California which is 400 miles away. We were also
interviewed by Daw Nyein Shwe from Radio Free Asia Burmese Service (www.rfa.org).
L.A. times reported the event the next day. We also proceeded to San
Diego and demonstrated in front of Aung San Oo's house for his action
against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. Complete posting with many photos is
here.
View Photos
RFA Coverage of the Event (7 minutes, Burmese)
Los
Angeles Times Coverage of the Event
Statement
in Support of Shareholder Resolution # 5
Burma Human Rights Day, March 17, 2001
A commemorative ceremony remembering March 13th - Burma’s Human Rights Day was observed by the Burmese American Democratic Alliance (BADA) at Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalist Church on March 17th, 2001 from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM. KPFA, Berkeley and
RFA (Radio Free Asia) has covered the event. Please find complete posting here.
View
Photo
Interviews with KPFA (17
minutes, English) Key notes ( 24
minutes, English) RFA coverage of the event (1 1/2
minutes, Burmese)
A Heart for Unocal Board of Director, February 14th, 2001
Frank C. Harringer, Chairman of
Transamerica Corp is also a board member of Unocal. On Valentine, We had a loud and colorful protest with very creative chants, banners and "valentines" for the public. At the end of our Valentine's Day demo, we delivered a large oversized Valentine's Day Card (in the shape of a heart) to Herringer's representative. Local radio
KPFA
covered the demo. Please find complete posting here.
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KPFA coverage of the event (5 minutes, English)
A Heart to fax to Herringer at this number (415) 983-4400
Aung San Oo's House Demo, December
3rd,
2000
We drove nearly 600 miles to San Diago for a demonstration in front of U Aung San Oo house. They called the police during the demo. The interesting event was covered by Ko Khin Maung Soe from
RFA (Radio Free Asia).
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RFA coverage of the event (61/2 minutes, Burmese)
Aeroground Travel Group pulled out of Burma,
October 2000
The Ministry of Hotels and Tourism of Burma has officially appointed an agent, North American group Aeroground Group Services, to promote Myanmar as a tourist destination. After our protest in front of Company head quarter, a follow up letter and a secret meeting with Mr. Gil Whelan, the company has pulled out of Burma. View Photo
Myanmar times news about the appointment The letter that we send to Mr. Gil Whelen
The letter that we received from Mr Gil Whelen
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