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About Me


The Freedom Campaign is a non-profit organization focused on the advocacy and empowerment of individuals whose lives are a shining testament of peace and the pursuit of liberty. In a world wrought with oppression, violence, and human rights atrocities, these purveyors of truth are not afraid of drawing attention to the issues, although it often means sacrificing their own freedom. By building awareness of these peacemakers, and bringing to light the struggles that hinder their efforts, the Freedom Campaign assists in spreading their message globally, and inevitably overturning their censorship.Currently, the Freedom Campaign is focused on drawing worldwide attention to the imprisonment of Aung San Suu Kyi and the struggles of the people living in Burma. Through the campaign’s music and film projects, and entertainment industry partnerships, the story of Aung San Suu Kyi is gaining international attention.

Check out the trailer for our upcoming feature documentary about Aung San Suu Kyi and the situation in Burma - and share it with your friends to helpspread the word!

Freedom from Fear trailer
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Grammy Award Winning Drummer Swiss Chris plays a special drum solo for Aung San Suu Kyi!
View Jim Carrey's call to action!..
Now Available, get your very own (award winning) Aung San Suu Kyi Freedom Campaign t-shirt! Designed by the same team who created Apple's iPod ads, get a Freedom Campaign t-shirt and show your support for the people of Burma only at www.theFreedomCampaign.org!

My Interests

Check out these websites and get involved:http://www.thefreedomcampaign.org/http://www.uscamp aignforburma.org/http://www.burmacampaign.org.uk/http://hrw. org/doc/?t=asia&c=burmahttp://www.amnestyusa.org/countri es/myanmar_burma/index.do

Music:

Buy a benefit 2 CD set featuring, U2, Pearl Jam, Cold Play, R.E.M., Avril Lavigne, Talib Kweli, Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, Sting, Bonnie Raitt, Damien Rice, and MORE!GO TO: http://www.uscampaignforburma.org/ & Visit the FREEDOM STORE

Heroes:

Aung San Suu Kyi (pronounced Aung Sawn Sue Chee), is known to much of the world as ‘Asia’s Nelson Mandela.’ Spending 11 of the last 16 years under house arrest, she currently leads a popular, non-violent, struggle for democracy, human rights, and freedom in Burma. In 1990, the year of Burma’s last democratic election, Suu Kyi’s party – The National League for Democracy – won an overwhelming 82% of the seats in Parliament; however, the military regime ruling Burma refused to honor the results of the election, instead opting to imprison hundreds of rightfully elected political leaders and rule the country with brutal force. One year later, and while still under house arrest, Aung San Suu Kyi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Today she remains the only imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize recipient in the world.The military regime ruling Burma continues to rape, imprison, torture, enslave, and murder its own people. Burma, a country rich with natural resources and beautiful pagodas, is home to 1200 political prisoners and more child soldiers than any other country in the world. It has a proud and dignified history, yet today lives in fear.In an increasingly jaded world of political apathy and power-hungry institutions, Aung San Suu Kyi is truly that rare hero of legend – a symbol of hope – championing the rights of individuals in the face of human rights violations and dictatorial oppression. Suu Kyi continues to stand alone in defiance of an unjust and brutal military regime with grace and Gandhi-like resolve; she is a flower made of steel.

My Blog

Concert for Aung San Suu Kyi in NYC, December 14th

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Contact: LouRicca [email protected] tel: 011-41-79-547-6545  November 26, 2007   Musicians Come Together In NYC for Aung San Suu Kyi and ...
Posted by Freedom Campaign on Tue, 27 Nov 2007 07:56:00 PST

New T-Shirts!

Hi Everyone,We just wanted to let you know that we've got some new t-shirts in that you can purchase on our website, www.theFreedomCampaign.org The shirts were designed by the same team who designed A...
Posted by Freedom Campaign on Tue, 09 Oct 2007 12:14:00 PST

ESPN Friday Night Fights - March 2nd

Hey everyone...on Friday, March 2nd our good friend and supporter of the Freedom Campaign Ricky 'Showtime' Quiles will be battling to regain his title in the IBF eliminator fight against Nate Campbell...
Posted by Freedom Campaign on Mon, 19 Feb 2007 01:08:00 PST

Join Nobel Peace Prize Recipients in Front of Burma Embassy This Friday

URGENT: Join Nobel Peace Prize Recipients in Front of Burma Embassy This FridayWednesday, January 3, 2007Dear Supporter,If you live close to Washington, DC, or will be in the area this Friday, January...
Posted by Freedom Campaign on Wed, 03 Jan 2007 03:57:00 PST

Damien Rice Offers Tribute to Burmas Symbol of Freedom,

Damien Rice Offers Tribute to Burma..s Symbol of Freedom, Aung San Suu Kyi, During Los Angeles ConcertLos Angeles, CA .. On the eve of International Human Rights Day, Aung San Suu Kyi (pronounced: Aun...
Posted by Freedom Campaign on Tue, 12 Dec 2006 02:05:00 PST

Human Rights DAy Event this Sunday, December 10th in LA

The Freedom Campaign Calls For Local and National SupportOn International Human Rights DayLos Angeles, CA .. The Freedom Campaign, a non-profit organization focused on the advocacy and empowerment of...
Posted by Freedom Campaign on Wed, 06 Dec 2006 05:45:00 PST

new trailer available - update on film timeline

hi everyone, so if you've been involved with the campaign for a long time you're probably wondering when this film that we all speak about is going to be done...good news is that the short answer is '...
Posted by Freedom Campaign on Sat, 02 Dec 2006 07:42:00 PST

BEP video with dedication uploaded

Black Eyed Peas Video uploaded to VEOH, check it out!http://www.veoh.com/videoDetails.html?v=e106973GKsCmprND irect link to BEP video...
Posted by Freedom Campaign on Thu, 17 Aug 2006 03:22:00 PST

Black Eyed Peas launch Freedom Campaign in Bangkok

BLACK EYED PEAS LAUNCH FREEDOM CAMPAIGN FOR IMPRISONED NOBEL PRIZE RECIPIENT AUNG SAN SUU KYI Mondays Performance to be Simulcast into Dictator-Ruled Burma; New Technology Allows Message of Freedom to...
Posted by Freedom Campaign on Fri, 04 Aug 2006 06:06:00 PST

Aung San Suu Kyi Birthday Celebration in NYC

Aung San Suu Kyi will celebrate her 61st birthday again this year isolated from the rest of the world, so it's time to come together for a night of awareness and conscious raising.Come check out a spe...
Posted by Freedom Campaign on Sun, 21 May 2006 12:04:00 PST