1. Urge your Senator to co-sponsor the renewal of the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act

2. Participate in “Arrest Yourself” 2009 in Solidarity with Aung San Suu Kyi

3. Make a donation in honor of Aung San Suu Kyi’s 64th birthday, which was on June 19th, 2009

4. Become a Member of the U.S. Campaign for Burma

5. Secret-Shop for Burmese Blood Rubies

6. Fundraise for USCB’s Human Rights Advocacy

7. Join your Local Burma Chapter, or if There Isn’t One Start Your Own

“Arrest Yourself” 2009 - A Global Action for Aung San Suu Kyi and All of Burma’s Political Prisoners

Here is what we are asking you to do: Pledge to give up 24 hours of your time this year in a show of solidarity with Aung San Suu Kyi and all political prisoners in Burma.

For those 24 hours, stay at your house (or school, or anywhere you choose) under self-imposed “house arrest” and invite people to your house or school for a small portion of your “arrest” for an educational party about Aung San Suu Kyi and Burma. We will send you all of the materials you need once you sign up.

This event also acts as a fundraiser for USCB. To make raising money simple and painless, you can create your own personalized fundraising webpage here and send the link to family and friends.

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Become a Member of USCB

Membership in the USCB is the most effective way for you to help shape the policies and direction of the U.S. Campaign for Burma. Membership is $60 per year and once you have paid your $60 annual membership fee, you will be considered a member for one calendar year thereafter. You can become a member of USCB by donating $60 or more here. As a member of USCB, you are entitled to run for a position on USCB’s Board of Directors and/or to vote in our annual election of Board members. By becoming an official member of USCB, you are taking a proactive step in the struggle for freedom, democracy and human rights in Burma. Once you have paid your membership dues, we will mail you a welcome packet within two weeks.

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3300 Villages Destroyed in Burma, 2 million displaced, and the UN Security Council Does Nothing

Eastern Burma: Ignored Brutality

It is one of the most forgotten areas of the world; a place where mass displacement, forced labor, rape, torture, and all forms of persecution are a common reality. The destruction of over 3300 villages has led to the worst humanitarian situation in Asia. The ruling military junta in Burma maintains a steady strangulation throughout the country, and especially over the ethnic minorities in eastern Burma. These mass atrocities have been able to continue because of the support of countries such as China, whose cash, weapons, and political support ensure that the general’s grip on power will remain.You Can Help: Start Taking Action Now

Join a local chapter — Here are the community and student chapters registered so far:And if there aren’t any in your area, start one!Students: Start a student chapter! School chapters organize students, faculty & staff, parents, and PTA at high schools, colleges, and universities to work on the national and local levels for freedom in Burma.Non-Students: Start a community chapter! Community chapters organize members in cities throughout the country to work on the national and local levels for freedom in Burma.

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