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The Volunteer Spirit

Even though he has lived in Mandalay, Rangoon and now the U.S., Win Min says that he hasn’t changed, describing himself as always the villager.

(EUGENE, OR.) - With the recent election of Aung San Suu Kyi to the Burmese parliament and the loosening of international sanctions, Win Min has watched the events in his home country with both hope and longing.

“Right now a small little door is open,” he said. “We need to look at it to see how we can make the small little change a bigger change.”

Bangladesh: Thousands of Refugees Fleeing Burma in Need of Food, Shelter

Our human rights ambassador contacts Australia's Minister for Foreign Affairs to help refugees from Myanmar.

(SALEM) - The face of a Burmese refugee pleading with Bangladeshi officials, is possibly one of the saddest moments ever captured.

Bangladeshi public officials know there is terrible secular fighting taking place in Burma's Arakan state; yet Bangladesh is failing to fulfill an obligation to humanity.

US/Burma: Safeguards Needed Before Allowing Investment, Financial Services

Human Rights Ambassador William Nicholas Gomes outlines a strategy for funding Burma.

(SALEM) - The goal of promoting peace in Burma is a noble one, but the process should not be a free for all, and it is imperative that individuals involved in crimes against humanity are not among those receiving funding.

It is a simple fact we can't take our eye off this ball when it comes to funding Burma.

Aung San Suu Kyi Extends Appreciation to Her Supporters

History turns a new page in Asia.

(NEW DELHI ) - Daw Aung San Suu Kyi says a good communication system is essential to our endeavour to set up a people's network for democracy that will span the whole world.

"I am very pleased indeed that there is now a web page that will make the policies and activities of the National League for Democracy known across the globe."

US: US Restrictions on Burma Should be Linked to Measurable Progress

Salem-News Human Rights Ambassador William Gomes contacts US President Obama over relaxation of the investment ban and other sanctions on Burma.

(HONG KONG) - The United States has to retain its political leverage until real reform in Burma occurs.

It is a fact that basic political power remains with the military junta that has caused so much grief in this place.

Japan: Actively Encourage the Burmese Government to Institute the Systemic Reforms Necessary for Democracy

Letter to Japan's PM questions continual funding of the international law violator- the Burmese military junta.

(HONG KONG) - Military abuse against ethnic minorities in Burma, continues; the armed forces of this military junta have not changed their abusive behavior in ethnic conflict areas.

Australia: Lead the Human Rights Movement in Asia

Open letter from Salem-News.com Human Rights Ambassador William Gomes.

(HONG KONG) - Australia has expanded its human rights advocacy at the international level for the last five years, this includes its bid for a seat on the UN Security Council.

This commitment to engage constructively in human rights dialog leaves the country in an ideal position to lead other nations in the protection and promotion of human rights.

Stand with Aung San Suu Kyi

Time for the world to focus and do what is right...

(NEW YORK) - The future of Aung San Suu Kyi and her amazing movement for democracy in Burma is hanging in the balance this week, and we could make the difference.

Suu Kyi has bravely called on the military regime to free the thousands of monks and peaceful activists still held in horrific prisons, some in cramped dog cages. Unprecedentedly, thousands of Burmese have risked their own safety to join her call for freedom through an online petition.

Burma, North Korea Said To Expand Military Ties

Exile Burmese media have voiced alarm in recent days at reports of growing ties between Burma and nuclear-armed North Korea.

(BANGKOK RFA) - A leaked report purportedly drafted by authorities in Burma’s military government describes a top-secret visit to North Korea late last year by Burma's top brass, during which the two sides pledged to significantly expand cooperation in military training and arms production.

The report surfaced just as both regimes find themselves farther out in the wilderness than ever before.