Arrest Yourself Event Invitation

"Only if we end this bad system the future of the people of Burma, including my daughter, will be bright. I love my daughter. I had to leave her, but I believe she will later understand why."
~ Nilar Thein, imprisoned mother and democracy activist

Dear All,

Nilar Thein is one of hundreds of women political prisons in Burma. The regime sentenced her to 65 years for writing a letter to the UN urging the international community to protect the women of Burma. On this year's Mother's Day, let us remember the sacrifices and determination of women activists like Nilar Thein, Aung San Suu Kyi, and other women political prisons in Burma who have dedicated their lives to democracy and human rights.

Will you join us in honoring these courageous women on Mother's Day? Show your solidarity by signing up to host an Arrest Yourself event.

Now more than ever, these heroines need the support of the world. Ahead of the 2010 elections the military is tightening its repressive grip and jailing scores of women political activists in an attempt to silence their voices. We must not turn a blind eye to such injustices. Complacency is complicity. As members of this global community, it is our duty to help amplify the calls of these brave women activists and continue their struggle for democratic values that so many of them have given their lives and freedoms to achieve.

Be a part of our Arrest Yourself campaign to show your solidarity with these brave women of Burma. Join us in answering Aung San Suu Kyi's call to "use our liberty to promote theirs." 200 people have already signed up to host parties across the United States. Now its your turn.

At this year's Arrest Yourself campaign, we will raise awareness for these courageous mothers of Burma and inspire millions to get involved and fight for their immediate and unconditional release. Let us make sure that come next year, Nilar Thein and other imprisoned women activists in Burma will be reunited with their family and celebrate Mother's Day with their children.

Sign up now to host an Arrest Yourself event.

With hope,

Nadi Hlaing
Development Assistant, U.S. Campaign for Burma
(202) 234-8022
nadi@uscampaignforburma.org