In this edition we celebrate the brave women inside and outside Burma working tirelessly for sustainable change against a ruthless dictatorship. A chorus of leading voices will expose you to unrelenting hope amidst the struggle to free the people of Burma from humanitarian crimes that have been worsening for decades. Read on to discover what you can do to join hands with these valiant leaders and hasten Burma's freedom.

The Perfect Storm: Women leaders summon the winds of change

Reuters

"Nearly a decade ago, I stood under an umbrella in the wet streets of Rangoon, blocks away from Aung San Suu Kyi's home. I held flowers in my hand and had plans to quietly leave them at her gate. But a military barricade blocked the street, and, as I approached, an armed soldier walked towards me shouting and gesturing with his rifle."

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Washington Post

by Charm Tong, as told to Ramya Ramanathan

"For us—the women of Burma—we know that we are not alone. The messages of solidarity from the international community keep us going. They keep us working together, believing that one day there will be change in Burma."
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Up the Mountains and Down the Hills
by Hseng Noung Lintner

"My classmates from the surrounding townships told me of the tangerine and pineapple plantations and the waterfalls and hot springs in their villages. But they also told me of the military operations—how army soldiers burned their villages; how they forced the people to carry heavy loads; how they tortured and killed; how they raped the village women."
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UN.org

Burning Questions for Khin Ohmar: On the forefront of Burma's future
by Jensine Larsen

"Raise your voice internationally to end this regime. Target the UN, target your governments, and do everything you can to push this regime towards political change for the people of Burma." —Khin Ohmar

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