Protest Monday, October 1

THIS MONDAY, The Burmese Foreign Minister will address the UN General Assembly. Please join several Burma groups at the Burmese UN Mission in New York to tell the world the truth about the Saffron Revolution in Burma. Two events have been planned in response to his speech on Monday...

When: Monday, October 1, 12 pm - 1 pm,
Where: Burmese Mission to UN, 10 E 77th St (near 5th Ave)

This will be followed by a Rally at the UN:

When: Monday, October 1, 1pm - 6pm
Where: 47th Street & 1st Avenue

Come with Signs that say "UNSC ARMS EMBARGO NOW!" and wear a RED SHIRT in support of the Saffron Revolution!

Every major media outlet in the world will be covering his words, and the world must know what we have to say in response. Therefore, we need big numbers -- please try to bring as many people as possible.

If you can't make it this Monday, we will be at 47th street & 1st Avenue on Saturday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 1-6pm.

Actions in New York, Sept 30-Oct 2

1) CANDLELIGHT VIGIL AT UNION SQ.

When: Saturday, September 30, 2007 at 8 pm

Where: Center of Union Sq.

Join the NYC Burma activists Saturday night at 8pm in Union Square - we'll be showing solidarity for the Saffron Revolution, the protest movement inside Burma currently threatening to overthrow one of the

world's most brutal military regimes. And please wear the color red and bring your own candle, which around the world is becoming the color of solidarity for these protests.

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2) PROTEST AT THE BURMESE MISSION

When: Monday, October 1, 12 pm - 1 pm

Where: Burmese Mission to UN, 10 E 77th St (near 5th Ave)

Who: US Campaign for Burma

The Burmese Foreign Minister will address the UN General Assembly (UNGA) on this afternoon. Please join several Burma groups at the Burmese Mission to tell the world the truth about the protest movement

in Burma - exactly what the Foreign Minister will not say to the UNGA.

Followed by: RALLY AT UN

When: Monday, October 1, 1pm - 6pm

Where: 47th Street & 1st Avenue

The Burmese government is addressing the General Assembly around 5pm on Monday. Join friends of Burma to show our outrage at the violent crackdown on peaceful protests--and to demand change!! Wear a RED SHIRT in support of the Saffron Revolution!

IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT ON MONDAY WE WILL BE AT 47TH STREET & 1ST AVENUE SATURDAY, MONDAY AND TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY FROM 1-6PM.

3) RALLY FOR THE SAFFRON REVOLUTION

When: Tuesday, 10/2, 12 pm

Where: Low Plaza

This Tuesday, the Burma 88 Coalition at Columbia University will show their support for the Saffron Revolution, the growing protest movement inside Burma threatening to overthrow the country's brutal military

regime. Join us at Low Plaza at 12 noon - for action, t-shirt screening, all kinds of good stuff. Please wear the color red, the color of solidarity for the protests.

4) TEACH-IN: WHAT IS THE SAFFRON REVOLUTION?

When: Tuesday, 10/2, 8pm

Where: Lerner Hall, West Ramp Lounge

Join the Burma 88 Coalition as we break down all of the information regarding the Saffron Revolution, the growing protest movement inside Burma threatening to overthrow the country's brutal military regime.

We'll have a few speakers, and you'll become an expert. Many thanks to Global Solutions for hosting this event as part of their meeting.

5) PANEL DISCUSSION: "THE CRISIS IN BURMA"

When: Tuesday, October 2, 8pm

Where: New School for Social Research, 78 Fifth Avenue, Room 1107 (entrance from 16th street)