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Burma - Voices of Women in the Struggle
A Multilingual Expression of Women?s Solidarity

Women and girls connected to the struggle for democracy and human rights
are cordially invited to contribute their writings for inclusion in the
bilingual book Burma - Voices of Women in the Struggle.

We would be happy to receive any writing, in either Burmese or English, not
more than 3,000 words in length, in the form of:
· short stories
· letters
· articles
· poems
Black-and-white photographs or drawings are also welcome. In addition to
original contributions, previously published work is also welcome, with
permission of the writer and publisher.

Writings may cover a range of topics and styles, to reflect the thoughts
and situation of women who want human rights and democracy in Burma. This
can be about
· an incident in your life
· your hopes for the future
· experiences in the struggle
· what you think about the current situation in your life or your country
· people who have inspired you
· something you feel strongly about

PLEASE SEND IN YOUR ARTICLES BY THE EXTENDED DEADLINE OF MARCH 31st 1998,
to allow time for translation. We hope to complete the book for launching
on the next Women of Burma Day, June 19, 1998 (which is also Daw Suu?s
birthday).

This book is a joint project of Altsean-Burma, Burmese Women?s Union and
Burma Issues, with the collaboration of organizations supporting the
promotion of the status of women and the cause of human rights and
democracy in Burma.

The book will aim to:
· Promote the profile of women from Burma who are working for human rights
and democracy
· Educate the world at large about the political and personal perspectives
and experiences of women in the struggle
· Motivate more individuals and organizations, particularly those not yet
involved in the struggle, to be more supportive of the women of Burma and
the struggle for democracy.

All contributors must be women or girls. Priority will be given to
contributors who originated from Burma, however, other women actively
involved in the struggle are also welcome.

Please tell us as soon as possible if you are interested in this book project.

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A L T S E A N - B U R M A
Alternative Asean Network on Burma
Tel/Fax: 66 2 693 4515 * <altsean@xxxxxxxxxx>