Birthday Letter to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
London, June 13, 2007
DAW AUNG SAN SUU KYI'S BIRTHDAY and WOMEN of BURMA DAY
Dear Aung San Suu Kyi,
On behalf of Liberal International, the international political family of liberals and democrats, I want to extend my heartfelt good wishes on the occasion of your 62nd birthday on June 19, Women of Burma Day. LI would like to take this opportunity to reiterate our support and solidarity to you and with the people of Burma. You may recall that in 1995 we presented you with Liberal International's Prize for Freedom. Since then you have constantly been in our minds and hearts.
Your life-long commitment to democracy for the people of Burma and your unwavering leadership for the forces of democracy and freedom continue to give hope to your people and all those of us around the world who have at heart the welfare of Burma and its people and especially its women who suffer so much from violence and sexual violations.
We call again on the military junta to release you and the other 1500 political prisoners across Burma immediately and unconditionally, and to start negotiations with pro-democracy activists for a constitution that leads to democracy for all the citizens of Burma. Meantime, we remain with you for as long as it takes.
Yours sincerely,
John Alderdice
President, Liberal International