Aung+San+Suu+Kyi

//"The struggle for democracy and human rights in Burma is a struggle for life and dignity. It is a struggle that encompasses our political, social and economic aspirations."- Aung San Suu Kyi // ("Brainy Quote")

= TABLE OF CONTENTS = Nobel Peace Prize Speech Homeland of Burma Statement for Winning Early Life Adult Life Problems Accomplishments/Goals and Methods Personal Stories Themes Ultimate Peace Prize Winner? Google Earth Tour PSA/Informational Video Bibliography =Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech =
 * //Your Majesties, Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,//

//I stand before you here today to accept on behalf of my mother, Aung San Suu Kyi, this greatest of prizes, the Nobel Prize for Peace. Because circumstances do not permit my mother to be here in person, I will do my best to convey the sentiments I believe she would express.// //Firstly, I know that she would begin by saying that she accepts the Nobel Prize for Peace not in her own name but in the name of all the people of Burma. She would say that this prize belongs not to her but to all those men, women and children who, even as I speak, continue to sacrifice their wellbeing, their freedom and their lives in pursuit of a democratic Burma. Theirs is the prize and theirs will be the eventual victory in Burma's long struggle for peace, freedom and democracy.// //Speaking as her son, however, I would add that I personally believe that by her own dedication and personal sacrifice she has come to be a worthy symbol through whom the plight of all the people of Burma may be recognised. And no one must underestimate that plight. The plight of those in the countryside and towns, living in poverty and destitution, those in prison, battered and tortured; the plight of the young people, the hope of Burma, dying of malaria in the jungles to which they have fled; that of the Buddhist monks, beaten and dishonoured. Nor should we forget the many senior and highly respected leaders besides my mother who are all incarcerated. It is on their behalf that I thank you, from my heart, for this supreme honour. The Burmese people can today hold their heads a little higher in the knowledge that in this far distant land their suffering has been heard and heeded.// //We must also remember that the lonely struggle taking place in a heavily guarded compound in Rangoon is part of the much larger struggle, worldwide, for the emancipation of the human spirit from political tyranny and psychological subjection. The Prize, I feel sure, is also intended to honour all those engaged in this struggle wherever they may be. It is not without reason that today's events in Oslo fall on the International Human Rights Day, celebrated throughout the world.[|1]// //Mr. Chairman, the whole international community has applauded the choice of your committee. Just a few days ago, the [|United Nations] passed a unanimous and historic resolution welcoming Secretary-General Javier Pérez de Cuéllar's statement on the significance of this award and endorsing his repeated appeals for my mother's early release from detention. Universal concern at the grave human rights situation in Burma was clearly expressed. Alone and isolated among the entire nations of the world a single dissenting voice was heard, from the military junta in Rangoon, too late and too weak.// //This regime has through almost thirty years of misrule reduced the once prosperous 'Golden Land' of Burma to one of the world's most economically destitute nations. In their heart of hearts even those in power now in Rangoon must know that their eventual fate will be that of all totalitarian regimes who seek to impose their authority through fear, repression and hatred. When the present Burmese struggle for democracy erupted onto the streets in 1988, it was the first of what became an international tidal wave of such movements throughout Eastern Europe, Asia and Africa. Today, in 1991, Burma stands conspicuous in its continued suffering at the hands of a repressive, intransigent junta, the State Law and Order Restoration Council. However, the example of those nations which have successfully achieved democracy holds out an important message to the Burmese people; that, in the last resort, through the sheer economic unworkability of totalitarianism this present regime will be swept away. And today in the face of rising inflation, a mismanaged economy and near worthless Kyat, the Burmese government is undoubtedly reaping as it has sown.// //However, it is my deepest hope that it will not be in the face of complete economic collapse that the regime will fall, but that the ruling junta may yet heed such appeals to basic humanity as that which the Nobel Committee has expressed in its award of this year's prize. I know that within the military government there are those to whom the present policies of fear and repression are abhorrent, violating as they do the most sacred principles of Burma's Buddhist heritage. This is no empty wishful thinking but a conviction my mother reached in the course of her dealings with those in positions of authority, illustrated by the election victories of her party in constituencies comprised almost exclusively of military personnel and their families. It is my profoundest wish that these elements for moderation and reconciliation among those now in authority may make their sentiments felt in Burma's hour of deepest need.// //I know that if she were free today my mother would, in thanking you, also ask you to pray that the oppressors and the oppressed should throw down their weapons and join together to build a nation founded on humanity in the spirit of peace.// //Although my mother is often described as a political dissident who strives by peaceful means for democratic change, we should remember that her quest is basically spiritual. As she has said, "The quintessential revolution is that of the spirit", and she has written of the "essential spiritual aims" of the struggle. The realisation of this depends solely on human responsibility. At the root of that responsibility lies, and I quote, "the concept of perfection, the urge to achieve it, the intelligence to find a path towards it, and the will to follow that path if not to the end, at least the distance needed to rise above individual limitation... ". "To live the full life," she says, "one must have the courage to bear the responsibility of the needs of others … one must want to bear this responsibility." And she links this firmly to her faith when she writes, "...Buddhism, the foundation of traditional Burmese culture, places the greatest value on man, who alone of all beings can achieve the supreme state of Buddhahood. Each man has in him the potential to realize the truth through his own will and endeavour and to help others to realize it." Finally she says, "The quest for democracy in Burma is the struggle of a people to live whole, meaningful lives as free and equal members of the world community. It is part of the unceasing human endeavour to prove that the spirit of man can transcends the flaws of his nature."[|2]// //This is the second time that my younger brother and I have accepted a great prize for my mother in Norway. Last year we travelled to Bergen to receive for her the Thorolf Rafto Prize for Human Rights, a wonderful prelude to this year's event.[|3] By now we have a very special feeling for the people of Norway. It is my hope that soon my mother will be able to share this feeling and to speak directly for herself instead of through me. Meanwhile this tremendous support for her and the people of Burma has served to bring together two peoples from opposite ends of the earth. I believe much will follow from the links now forged.// //It only remains for me to thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Let us hope and pray that from today the wounds start to heal and that in the years to come the 1991 Nobel Prize for Peace will be seen as a historic step towards the achievement of true peace in Burma. The lessons of the past will not be forgotten, but it is our hope for the future that we celebrate today.//("Nobelprize.org") || =Homeland of Burma = =<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> = <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Burma is located between Thailand and India located in Southeast Asia. The area is roughly 261,969 square miles. The capital of Burma is Ragoon, where Aung San Suu Kyi was born. ("Encyclopedia.com") =﻿Burma Indicators<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> = <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Literacy Rate- 92% (2008) <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Life Expectancy At Birth- 62 (2008) <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">HIV Prevalence of Men- 0.7% (2008) <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Population With Improved Water Source- 75% (2008) <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">("WorldBank.org")

=<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Statement For Winning =

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Aung San Suu Kyi won the nobel peace prize due to her strength and leadership skills along with her peaceful solutions for solving the government crisis. Never having hatred for those who oppressed her or exacting revenge on them, she considered the SLORC to be a good military and aimed to work with them in the future. Her goals are never one sided and always benefit the world as a whole. She doesn't take sides and perspectives, she has a belief that everyone is responsible for themselves and making the world better. She spent over a decade in prison fighting for the equality and freedom of democracy in Burma. Which is why she won the Nobel Peace Prize. ([])

=<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">﻿Early Life = <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Aung San Suu Kyi was born June 19, 1945 in Ragoon, Burma to her parents Bogyoke Aung San and Daw Khin Kyi. Her father was a well known and highly respected man in Burma. Considered a hero for helping Burma to win independence from Britain, he had much respect from many and was trusted by everyone. He however was assassinated when Aung San was only two years old, leaving her to be raised by her mother and two older brothers. She spent her childhood with her mother following her wherever she had work. Due to her upbringing from her parents, her mother made her into a forgiving person while her father helped her to realize her duty to her country. She is an avid and influenced follower of Gandhi. ("Encyclopedia Of World Biography") ([])

=﻿<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">﻿ = =<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> = =<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Adult Life = <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">﻿Due to her parents high posit ions in the political field, Aung San traveled around a lot. Her mother was positioned as Burmese Ambassador in India. While in India she took part in secondary schools there before ultimately attending Oxford University located in England. She studied Politics, Economics, and Philosophy. She received both her bachelor's and master's degrees there. She has had many experiences with different positions involved in politics. She worked two years for the United Nations as a Secretary. While in New York she met her future husband Michael Aris, the two were married and had two sons. She also worked as a the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bhutan. ("Encyclopedia Of World Biography") ("BurmaCampaign.org") ([])

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">The level of education she received along with the political positions she maintained throughout her life helped to shape her by giving her experience and understanding the political arena and how to respond to acts of violence and civil disobedience. Without majoring in politics and economics she wouldn't have any basis on fighting for the Democracy. Her family has shaped her into somewhat a softer person and counteracts her business side which helped her to see the importance of family and freedom in democracy which she's had. Moving from England, to New York, and growing up in Burma has allowed for her to see the differences in government structures and given her insight on what's truly a better government structure for everybody.

=﻿<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Problems = <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Aung San returned to Burma in 1988 to take care of her sick mother. While there a bunch of protests against the government run military were taking place. The government reacted badly to protests and would often kill those seeking democracy. Seeing the unhappiness of the citizens in her home country upset her greatly and influenced her to take charge. Despite being the leader of her National League of Democracy (NLD) she was banned from running in the elections. While taking action she faced many more problems, such as being chased down, having a hit out placed against her, and eventually being placed into prison for 13 years. She experienced being locked in her house unable to talk to family, friends, supporters, and other allies due to her action against the government. She was strongly encouraged to leave the country by the government, but knowing that if she left she would never be able to return. In 1999, while still under arrest her husband attempted to visit her but was rejected a visa to enter Burma. He never had a chance to see her before he died of cancer not long after. The military government was getting worse in running the nation into the ground. They began to close down schools ignored those in need of health care, and also tortured and imprisoned citizens making them do slave labor. ("Encyclopedia Of World Biography") [|(http://www.ncgub.net/NCGUB/mediagallery/mediaobjects/orig/3/3_daw_aung_san_suu_kyi.jpg])

=<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">﻿Accomplishments/Goals and Methods = <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Not having yet completed her goal of bringing democracy into Burma, she has made milestones in raising awareness and letting the problem be known on a global scale. Her involvement in the democracy fight has brought the U.S. government in. Due to that the United States has affected Burma by encouraging other nations to not do business with the military run nation due to the treatment they've given to Aung San and other political prisoners. In Oslo, Norway, there was a protest with the nobel peace prize winners taking a stand and requesting she be released from detention. She's won awards for her continual fight to achieve democracy. Former U.S. president Bill Clinton awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom, one of the highest U.S. awards given to civilians. Aung San's methods of accomplishment were very tactical and thought through. Due to her political background and educational training she knew how to handle working with a tyranical government. By holding a multiparty election for the citizens and giving them a chance to decide what they would rather want raised awareness in how many people wanted change and didn't like the way Burma was run. Often, political protesters would be killed for making moves bashing the government. The military run government wasn't going to take chances harming her knowing how powerful she is on a global scale and how well known she is. She gave the citizens of Burma a leader to stand behind and encouraged them to be stronger in fighting for the movement. There were many protestors who came out to support her and fight for her freedom. The countless amount of people standing behind her is an accomplishment in itself and illustrates how important and pivotal she is in fighting for democracy and freedom in Burma. All of these variables directly corrolate to why she was worthy of winning the Nobel Peace Prize. ("Encyclopedia Of World Biography") ([])

=<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">﻿Personal Stories = <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">During one of Aung San's speaking protests, the military junta arrived and held their rifles out towards the crowd of democracy supporters. They were setting up to shoot when Aung San alone stepped out of the crowd and told them if they were going to shoot, then they should shoot. Later on, in interviews she stated that she felt it would be easier for them to shoot at the target than aimlessly shooting at people in the crowd. This event was a very empowering moment for Aung San as she was taking credit for what she started. She was willing to take the bullets for the movement she brought among the people in Burma. This also shows how much she cares about her country and the people in it. She wants to take the backlash for what is occurring. ("burmacampagin.org")

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">One huge struggle/challenge that Aung San faced was being unable to see or communicate with her family for the past 20 years. Due to her position being placed into detention makes it impossible for her to leave, her family has been barred from coming into Burma. Her husband wanted to visit her but wasn't allowed access into the country, and unfortuantely died later that year. She's been given the opportunity to leave prison if she promises to never return to Burma but on countless occassions has rejected that proposal. This shows how dedicated she is to this cause and it puts a big morale toll on the individual. Being unable to speak to family and friends is excruciating to her. She only had her housekeeper to talk to everyday. ("burmacampagin.org")

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">The third courageous event that Aung San goes through is continuing her democracy speeches despite the threats she receives from the government. She is often told that she is banned from making public speeches, public groups of more than four people is a banned right in Burma and she went against those rights. This puts her at risk of being harmed by the government and puts her at an even greater risk of being detained while facing harsher punishments. ("burmacampaign.org") <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">( [])

=﻿<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Themes = <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">__Regional Issues and Effects-__ This theme is represented through the government set up in Burma and how it affects the people in Burma. It takes away the freedoms people in other countries have such as freedom of speech.

__<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Human Rights- __<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> This theme goes directly with the Regional Issues and deals with the freedoms the citizens of Burma fail to have. The punishments the people of Burma receive as a result of the acts they commit are cruel and unusual. Torture is taken into affect, as is the freedom to express thyself.

__<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">International Relations- __<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> The international relations theme gets thrown into this situation throught the imperial control both Japan and Britain had over Burma before becoming free. It comes into play again when the United Nations and United States join in pushing for Burma to release Aung San from politcal detention.

__<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">How Groups and Individuals Affect Policy- __<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> This theme is shown through Aung San Suu Kyi's protests and political campagin fights along with her supporters protests. These haven't changed the policy in Burma, however its made the military junta more aware of the people's opinions and the repeated petitions against the detainment of Aung San has caused her to be released from detention.

__<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Examples Of Violations- __<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> This theme goes hand and hand with Aung San's continuance of political speeches for democracy and going out of her allowed territory as set by the government. She repeatedly violated what the government had warned her time and time again. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">("burmacampaign.org"), ("Encyclopedia Of World Biography") ([])

=<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">﻿Ultimate Peace Prize Winner? = <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Why should Aung San Suu Kyi be the Ultimate Peace Prize Winner? <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">([])
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">-Inspired the people of Burma to fight for freedom **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">-Spent 13 years in prison fighting for the cause of democracy **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">-Was willing to take her own life for the cause **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">-Defied the rules of the government to speak to the people of Burma regarding democracy. **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">-Never wished vengeance on SLORC and hopes to work with them one day. **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">-Never wished vengeance on SLORC and hopes to work with them one day. **

=<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Myanmar Images =

([]) ([] ) ([]) =<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Google EarthTour = <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">This tour highlights the life of Aung San Suu Kyi and the major events which occurred in her life. Beginning from birth and ending at the most recent event, her release.

=<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">PSA Video: Aung San Suu Kyi = =<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">media type="custom" key="8019722" = =<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Bibliography = "Nobel Peace Prize 1991Aung San Suu Kyi." //Nobelprize.org//. The Nobel Foundation, 1991. Web. 6 Jan 2011. []

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