International Women's Day Event

The International Women's Day event & book launch 'Caught between two hells' @ VPL on March 8, 2008 (Saturday) from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

You are cordially invited to attend the International Women's Day event and book launch of the Burmese Women's Union Report 'Caught between two Hells', which will take place on Saturday, March 8, 2008 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. PST, at the Peter Kaye Room, Vancouver Public Library Central Branch.

The Report is based on 149 in-depth interviews conducted with migrant women and girl workers in Chaing Mai, Mae Sot , Ranong (Thailand) and Rulli (China), and highlights the atrocious day-to-day working conditions and human right abuses encountered by them. The Report is a 'voice' for these women. We will be holding presentations by the author of the Report in addition to first-hand experiences given by a presenter from Immigrant Services Society, and story readings centered around this report. We will also be honouring the Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi at this event.

If you are unfamiliar with Burma, now known as Myanmar, you might have heard about the 'Saffron Revolution' that captured the world's attention in Sept 2007. Burma is still ruled by the brutal military regime, and has been for the last 46 years. As we look at the world today, there is so much atrocity and human right abuses taking place, in Iran, Darfur, Philippines, Pakistan, Afghanistan, China just to name a few countries. But, if we just took action, one foot step at a time, one conscience at a time, setting aside egos and boundaries, I believe we will make a change.

There is an RSVP to the event in order to give us an opportunity to keep count of who's attending and to keep the event special. We understand that your weekend time is precious, but if you could spare a few hours of your time, we promise you an interesting afternoon. If you cannot attend we would most appreciate and respectfully request that you forward this invite to other organizations, friends and colleagues that you could invite, as you deem appropriate.

In Burmese, we send a heartfelt 'Kyay-zu-tin-bar-dae' (meaning many thanks.)

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday March 8th at the VPL and to join us in celebrating International Women's Day.

RSVP to: freeburma@live.ca

Peace and good will to you.
Sincerely,
Action Committee for Free Burma