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Park City, UT: January 20-22nd 2007
The Freedom Campaign has been selected to be the chief philanthropic beneficiary in the Winter Warm Up Celebrity Retreat at the Sundance Film Festival. At the event The Freedom Campaign will be working to showcase the campaign for Aung San Suu Kyi and introduce many of Hollywood's famed actors and actresses attending to get involved and join the cause in Burma. All people attending will receive a signature Freedom Campaign t-shirt and trailer for the soon to be finished Freedom from Fear documentary.
Washington, DC: January 5th 2007
US Campaign for Burma led demonstration in Washington DC gains great press from AP, read below!
Two Nobel peace laureates protest Myanmar's military regime
Published: January5, 2007, Associated Press
WASHINGTON: Two Nobel peace laureates joined dozens of activists Friday in front of Myanmar's Embassy to protest the detention of political prisoners and to push for a U.N. Security Council resolution condemning the generals who run the Asian country.
The laureates, Shirin Ebadi and Jody Williams, also tried unsuccessfully to file visa applications for permission to travel to Myanmar and meet with fellow Nobel laureate, Aung San Suu Kyi, who has spent 11 of the past 17 years in detention.
"The people of Burma deserve freedom," said Williams, referring to Myanmar's other name. "It will not happen, though, unless we press the governments of the world to take action."
A man who said he worked for the Embassy barred the women from entering the building, telling them they were trespassing and calling over a police officer. The laureates, after making a statement to supporters across the street, left the property. The man then blocked off the steps leading to the Embassy with yellow tape. He declined to comment.
"They are afraid from freedom," said an angry Ebadi, a human rights activist from Iran who, in 2003, became the first Muslim woman to receive the peace prize. "I hope that one day all of us will be able to go to a free Myanmar." Williams, an American, received the Nobel prize in 1997 for her work to outlaw the use of land mines.
This week, Myanmar's ruling junta freed nearly 3,000 prisoners, at least 43 of them charged with political crimes, ahead of celebrations marking the 59th anniversary of the country's independence from Britain.
The junta seized power after a bloody 1988 crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators. Suu Kyi, who led those demonstrators, remains under house arrest. Human rights groups estimate the generals are holding more than 1,100 political prisoners.
The United States and other Western countries often criticize Myanmar's government, which, in turn, accuses outsiders of trying to destabilize the regime.
Los Angeles, CA: December 10th 2006
Breathe fro Freedom: International Human Rights Day Yoga EVent
On International Human Rights Day, Sunday December 10th the Freedom Campaign sponsored a Yoga event with activists from the Los Angeles, CA area. Freedom Campaign Director, Jacob Donnelly, opened the event with a short introduction and then attendees got a sneak peak of the trailer for the upcoming film Freedom from Fear about Aung San Suu Kyi and the cause in Burma. After, attendees enjoyed a one hour yoga class by local yoga instructor to the Stars, Daniella DeVarney and signed a petition on behalf of ALTSEAN to be submitted to the UN Security Council in the Spring of 2007 urgin for UNSC action on Burma. Thanks to everyone who attended and for making it a success!
Picture Caption: A group of yoga student stand behind an Aung San Suu Kyi poster after the event.
Los Angeles, CA: October 29th 2006
Honoring Jack Healey, hosted by Cheryl & Jimmy Miller, Dick Gregory, and the Battaglia Family Foundation.
Last Sunday, the Freedom Campaign paid tribute to it's co-founder - current Executive Director of the Human Rights Action Center and former Executive Director of Amnesty International US, Jack Healey, with a special invite-only event. Host Dick Gregory helped open the night with some of his classical comedy wit while special surprise musical guest Wynton Marsalis performed for over an hour amongst the intimate setting. Peter Gabriel sent a special video tribute and many others chimed in along the way to pay tribute to Jack's entire life of service and commitment to humanity.
Download the full post event press release by clicking here
Picture Caption: Legendary jazz musician Wynton Marsalis dazzled guests at the event with his suprise performance.