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BURMA

At this crucial time for Burma, we need to make sure the steps towards freedom continue.

We’ve seen some positive signs of change recently in Burma. But there is still a long way to go. We may be seeing a change of atmosphere, but not yet a change of system. There is room for cautious optimism – but much more work to do.

Aung San Suu Kyi has been released from more than fifteen years of house arrest. Hundreds of other political prisoners have been freed. Ceasefires have been declared in many of the armed conflicts between the Burma Army and the ethnic minorities.

This oppressed nation could at last be on the brink of real transformation.

Yet the changes have not yet had any real impact on the day-to-day lives of the people of Burma. 

There’s still a long way to go – and your voice can make a difference.

Step up your prayers and campaigning now, and we could see real, lasting freedom for the people of Burma!

CUBA!

If you're in the UK...

Email your MP today, asking them to urge the British Government to push the EU to impose important benchmarks for reform in Burma.
> Email your MP

Wherever you live...

Use our online petition to send your own message to Burma’s President, Thein Sein. Now is the best opportunity in more than twenty years to call for progress and respect for human rights, please add your voice to our campaign.
> Send a message to Burma's President

Help CSW to continue advocating and campaigning for long-lasting political change.



 

> Burma country profile
> Burma country info

   
It’s all in a name: Burma or Myanmar?
Aung San Suu Kyi’s visit to Europe put Burma in the spotlight. As her country begins to take some fragile, baby steps towards reform, she travelled to Geneva, Oslo, Dublin, London, Oxford and Paris to seek the help of the international community.

Burma: “The army is indoctrinated with hatred of Christianity” 
Christians are tortured. Churches are occupied. It’s forbidden to print religious books.

Aung San Suu Kyi gives clear message: this is just the beginning
Aung San Suu Kyi’s visit to the UK last week was historic. CSW was privileged to be closely involved. But as CSW’s East Asia Team Leader Benedict Rogers writes, the message from her visit is clear: now is not a time for euphoria.

Join our new Facebook group 'Pray for Burma' for the latest Burma news and action updates.

Follow us on Twitter to hear breaking news and urgent prayer updates from our six campaign countries. #CryFreedom
 

"I feel it is important to lend my support to CSW's campaign, CRY FREEDOM...We would all like to see an end to the unnecessary suffering in places like Burma and North Korea and it is important that organisations like CSW get the support they need to end crimes against humanity and secure freedom around the world."  Rt. Hon John Bercow MP, Speaker of the House of Commons.

CRY FREEDOM is a timely response to tackle the issue of brutal state repression. Through our work for long-lasting political change, we can bring hope and establish abiding freedom for religious minorities suffering under brutal state repression.

Join the CRY FREEDOM campaign today to bring change and hope to many.

It's time to speak up for religious freedom!

Whether you're a minister, youth leader, prayer coordinator or just passionate about sharing the CRY FREEDOM campaign with your whole church, we have interesting and engaging resources to help you get involved.

> Burma prayer sheet
> Cry Freedom poster 1
> Cry Freedom poster 2
> Download Daughters of Burma to show in your church.