Change for Burma Petition - Christian Solidarity Worldwide

Burma is one of the poorest countries in the world.

It is ruled by one of the world’s most brutal regimes, guilty of every possible human rights violation.

It also has one of the worst records of religious persecution in the world.

Take action: Free Burma’s political prisoners now!

There are more than 2,000 prisoners of conscience in Burma – people who are incarcerated, either in prison or under house arrest, simply for the peaceful expression of their beliefs.

Did you know that your name could change their lives?

Sign the petition opposite calling UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon make the release of Burma's political prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kyi, his personal priority.

Globally, in association with other organisations, we're aiming for
888,888 signatures by 24 May 2009.

Make your voice heard!

To: UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon

"Until all of our political prisoners are free, none of us can say that Burma is now truly on the road towards democratic change."
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, 1991 Nobel Peace Prize Winner, held under house arrest for thirteen of the last nineteen years.

The military government - the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) – must immediately and unconditionally release all political prisoners including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Khun Tun Oo and Min Ko Naing.

The release of all political prisoners is the first and most important step towards freedom and democracy in Burma. We, the undersigned, call upon UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to make it his personal priority to secure the release of all of Burma's political prisoners by the SPDC.