Campaign for a New Myanmar Applauds New Congressional Burma Caucus

The Burma Bill

For Immediate Release February 1st, 2024 Campaign for a New Myanmar applauds U.S. Reps. Bill Huizenga (R, MI-4) and Betty McCollum (D, MN-4) for their leadership in forming the first bipartisan Congressional Burma Caucus. Coming on the third anniversary of the Myanmar military coup, this new caucus is very timely. We urgently need leadership by … Read more

In 2024, No Company Should Rely on Genocide or Slave Labor

VW needs to stop using slave labor

As you know, No Business With Genocide is a coalition aimed at ending corporate support for genocide and other mass atrocities. This year-end, we are setting our sights on three offenders. We are focusing on Volkswagen, BP, and Bulgari. The world’s largest automaker should not rely on slave labor. In a shocking report, Driving Force; … Read more

Let’s Send the Myanmar Military Packing in 2024

Let's send the Myanmar military packing in 2024

Next year, we have the opportunity to end military rule in Burma in 2024. Across the country, the Burmese army has suffered significant defeats. In liberated areas, the Burmese people are establishing from the grassroots up their new civilian administration.Please make a gift to support the people of Myanmar in their struggle against the military. … Read more

The Myanmar Sanctions Are Working!

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Happy holidays!  Here are two must-read articles on sanctions and Burma from the essential Frontier Myanmar. Read them as you sip your egg nog. https://www.frontiermyanmar.net/en/the-end-of-myanmars-resource-boom-could-doom-the-junta/ “The end of Myanmar’s resource boom could doom the junta” Key quote: “The military has since the 1990s relied on three main partners to weather sanctions: Singapore for banking, Thailand … Read more

Your Voice for the Uyghurs Was Heard by the House

Uyghur Lives Matter

Good news! Last week, the House Foreign Affairs Committee passed the Uyghur Policy Act (H.R. 2766) by a unanimous vote. We’re now working hard to send the bill to the House floor for a final vote. It is because of your continual emails, phone calls, and actions, that the Uyghur Policy Act has over 100 – … Read more

Auto #ForcedLabour Social Media Toolkit

Reports  Instagram: @hkcatshu @sheffhallamuni @NomoGaia  Twitter: @SHULawCrim @sheffhallamuni @NomoGaia Social graphics Suggested caption: Ford, GM, & Stellantis say they’re committed to ending forced labour, BUT reportedly source metals and batteries made with #Uyghurforcedlabour. Even the U.S. Senate Finance Committee asked about their possible supply chain links to the Uyghur Region. GM, Ford and Stellantis: What … Read more

The Rohingya Genocide, Six Years Later

from the 8/9/88 uprising

Six years ago, the Myanmar military perpetuated genocide and has yet to be brought to justice This week marks the sixth anniversary of the Rohingya genocide. Six years ago, the Myanmar military launched attacks on Rohingya communities in Rakhine State forcing over 700,000 Rohingya refugees to flee to Bangladesh where they remain to this day. … Read more

Want to Join Us for Meetings with Congress for Myanmar?

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Would you like to meet your Members of Congress regarding Myanmar? We’re seeking one or more people in each state and House district. We would work with you to set up a Zoom or in-person meeting with the staff of your House Member or senators. We’d also prepare you beforehand with talking points. The goal is … Read more

Today is Valentine’s Day. Is love in the air in Myanmar?

Stop Bulgari from selling #GenocideGems

Not as long as Bulgari is selling #GenocideGems A little more than a year ago, the Myanmar military took over the country and threw its democratically elected leaders in jail. Since February 1, 2021, 19,018 people have been arrested. At least 2,988 people have been murdered. Another 15,177 remain locked up. #GenocideGems help them fund … Read more

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