B8 events tonight-PM Dr. Sein Win in attendance

Tonight kicks off B8 Global Justice for Burma. Special guest, Dr. Sein Win, PM of the National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma will be in attendance in New York.

Held in art galleries and other spaces around the world, videos will be played, wine and food will be had, and monks will be ready to share their amazing smiles and stories. Your only requirement–don some Saffron Red for the event.

Special speakers in NY

  • Janet Benshoof (GJC President, human rights lawyer)
  • Ashin Nayaka (leading member of the International Burmese Monks Organization, Columbia Professor)
  • Dr. Sein Win (Prime Minister, National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma; MP Elect and Chairman of the Party for National Democracy)
  • Aung Saw Oo (Chairperson National Legal for Democracy)

Special NY Details

  • At least 19 Burmese monks will be in attendance
  • Showing video call to justice by IBMO member Ashin Nayaka
  • Members of the 88 student protests (for which this is the 20th Anniversary)

So come out, spread the word, and celebrate that sense of unity with a call for humanity. It’s sure to be a most auspicious night.

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