In reply to grahamtc: I'v looked on the facebook link - it gives some useful information on what people can do to help
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=24957770200. you gotta be a facebook member though so I'll copy the stuff below. sorry about the lenght of the post.
Support the Monks' protest in Burma
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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ACTION
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A Day of International Action for a Free Burma
Free Aung San Suu Kyi & Support the Monks in Burma
Saturday 6TH OCTOBER 2007
Time: 12 NOON in every major city across the world
We are marching in solidarity with the monks and ordinary people of Burma who are risking their lives for freedom and democracy.
We appeal to all religious and secular communities across the world not to look the other way while the people of Burma cry out for international support.
Now listed as en EVENT "A Day of International Action for a Free Burma (Oct. 6th) Worldwide" all cities and locations will be posted there shortly.
**EVENT LINK**
(The links below are all to the same event, just repeated a few times for EMPHASIS of how important this is):
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=4973307490
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=4973307490
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=4973307490
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=4973307490
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=4973307490
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=4973307490
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WHAT CAN YOU DO?
10 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO HELP THE PROTESTERS
1 - PROTEST- Look below in "Recent news" for details of worldwide protests.
2 - SPREAD THE WORD- Invite your friends to this group, email all your family and friends, write to local newspapers
3 - CONTACT YOUR ELECTED OFFICIAL- they will respond if enough people contact them.
4 - EMAIL COMPANIES STILL IN BURMA their email addresses are listed here
http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=24957770200&topic=3071
5 - SIGN A PETITION there are lots listed here
http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=24957770200&topic=3175
6 - KEEP UP TO DATE -READ SOME BLOGS/WEBSITES We've compiled some great resources
http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=24957770200&topic=3231
7. EMAIL YOUR NATION'S EMBASSY IN BURMA, asking them to open up their WiFi networks for our contacts to utilize. We've had reports that the internet is down to keep reports and pictures IN Burma, we need to do everything we can to make sure they get OUT. Your embassy's contact info will be on your country's ministry/department of foreign affairs webpage.
http://www.alloexpat.com/myanmar_expat_forum/foreign-embassy-in-myanmar-dir...
8 - CONTACT EXTERNAL MEDIA. If you have any updates pass them to the press via details listed here
http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=24957770200&topic=3232
9 - BOYCOTT CHINA - Think about boycotting Chinese goods.
http://leedsac.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=24957770200&topic=3223
10 - BROWSE THIS SITE At the bottom of the page is the constantly updating wall with up to the minute news on protests and what is happening in Burma.
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OTHER THINGS YOU CAN DO
DONATE money to the Democratic Voice of Burma:
""The Democratic Voice of Burma was established in Oslo, Norway in 1992 and is broadcasting radio and TV to Burma. Due to current events, transmissions have increased to 24/7, which is very costly. To donate visit their website at
http://english.dvb.no/ "
CONTINUE EMAILING those associated with the Beijing Olympics
http://ubc.facebook.com/event.php?eid=6524045893
http://ubc.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=24957770200&topic=3351
LOBBY your education institution's Student Council or Student Union to pass a resolution in support of the Burmese Peoples' Protests and in condemnation of the Military Junta's actions. While a symbolic gesture, it gives hope and keeps the issue at the forefront of people's minds.
http://studentsforburma.tiddlyspot.com/#Welcome
SUPPORT The Australian Coalition for Democracy in Burma. This is a group that has been working together with activists inside Burma for many years, and the Australian side is headed by a high-profile local council official. They are currently trying to get equipment INSIDE Burma to get news OUT - which ties in with what we're doing, as we're trying to SPREAD the news Far and Wide and KEEP it in people's minds. Information about their activities can be found at
http://qutedu.facebook.com/event.php?eid=5100614153
and
http://www.burmasolidarity.org
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***EMERGENCY NUMBER ISSUED BY UN IN BURMA***
Please be informed that the UN Designated Official in Rangoon has established a 24 hour hotline in case of emergency, especially during curfew hours. The numbers to call are: 01 554 597 or 01 554 625. Please pass this to all people inside Burma. This is a Rangoon hotline that should be reached immediately.
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**GROUP NEWS** Look how we have grown!
01/10/2007 250,000
30/09/2007 214,000 members
29/09/2007 160,000 Members (100,000 in 1 day! That's over 1 a second!)
28/09/2007 60,000 Members
27/09/2007 30,000 Members
26/09/2007 12,000 Members
25/09/2007 6000 Members
24/09/2007 3,500 Members
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BURMA OR MYANMAR?
If you are confused why some people call it Burma and some Mynamar please read this article
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/7013943.stm
In brief - It's known as Myanmar in many countries and at the UN. But the UK&USA doesn't recognise the legitimacy of the regime that changed the name therefore still uses the pre-military dictatorship name (Burma).
HOWEVER, that being said it's important also to recognise that some people choose to call it Myanmar as Burma was the name given to the country during British colonization.
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"The only real prison is fear, and the only real freedom is freedom from fear." - Daw Aung
