Host a Burma Mock Election Event

Host a Burma Mock Election Event Dear Mike, In one month, Burma's military regime will hold a sham election to legalize military rule.  Sign up to hold an event to mock this election charade.   Burma is set to have its first "election" in twenty years on November 7th.  But these elections are just for show.  The outcome has already been decided--continued military rule.  Marching, chanting slogans, and speaking out against the military regime are all prohibited.  Polling stations will not be opened in most ethnic minority areas, denying them the right to vote.  Most importantly, the constitution guarantees the military will control the new government.  Aung San Suu Kyi, the National League for Democracy , and democratic ethnic leaders are boycotting the election to show its illegitimacy. Around the world, supporters of Aung San Suu Kyi and Burma's democracy movement are coming together to host mock elections to protest the military regime's upcoming sham elections on November 7, 2010. From October 25th - November 7th join in and host a mock election event in your community to show solidarity with Burma's true democratic leaders. Click here to sign up to host an event and to download our Mock Election Campaign Package.   Can't host an event but want to attend one?   Click here to see if one is being held in your area. The military regime has power. With this election they seek legitimacy. Show your support for the legitimate democratic leaders in Burma by hosting a Burma Mock Election event. In Gratitude and Solidarity, Aung Din, Jennifer, Nadi, Patrick and Myra Support 1991 Nobel Peace Prize recipient Aung San Suu Kyi and the struggle for freedom and democracy in Burma: Become a member of the U.S. Campaign for Burma. Or, make a tax-deductible donation today.

U.S. CAMPAIGN FOR BURMA

Dear Mike, I wanted to let you know about this great event in New York! On April 16th, activists from across the region will gather to demand the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and the 2,200 other political prisoners currently detained in Burma, thrown in jail simply for speaking out against brutality and injustice. As the military regime cracks down ahead of the 2010 elections, there is no better time to stand up for human rights. Come out and demand that the United Nations take action against the junta and their heinous human rights abuses. Amnesty International is launching its third annual "Get On The Bus Tour", demanding the United Nations listen to the voice of thousands of activists speaking out against injustices suffered by political activists in Burma, Sri Lanka, and Tibet. Join us for a speakers' panel featuring courageous Burmese monks who played a crucial role in the 2007 Saffron Revolution. After the panel, let your voice be heard as we rally for human rights across Manhattan. Schedule of Events - April 16th, 2010 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Registration Location: The Great Hall at the The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art 7 East 7th Street, New York, NY 10003 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Speakers Panel Event Co-sponsored by Cooper Union Office of Continuing Education & Public Programs Location: The Great Hall at the The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art 7 East 7th Street, New York, NY 10003 Rally #1 - Sri Lanka Action Location: Permanent Mission of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to the United Nations 630 3rd Avenue Rally #2 - Burma Action 2:55 - 3:40 p.m. Location: 1 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, across from the United Nations 1st Avenue and E 46th Street Rally #3 - Tibet Action 4:15 - 5:00 p.m. Location: Permanent Mission of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations 350 E 35th Street Hope to see you there, Mike, U.S Campaign for Burma