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Human rights in Burma
19th June was the 64th birthday of imprisoned Burma leader Aung San Suu Kyi. We're backing the campaign 64forSuu where you can post messages in support of her plight. Also see our latest position on human rights in Burma.
Contact us
Burma, Rangoon (Yangon), British Embassy
80 Strand Road
(Box No 638)
Rangoon
Rangoon
Telephone:
(95) (1) 370863
Fax:
(95) (1) 370866
Office hours (Local time):
Monday-Thursday: 08:00-16:30
Friday: 08:00-13:00
Office hours (GMT):
Monday-Thursday: 01:30-10:00
Friday: 01:30-06:30
UK in Burma - the British Embassy in Rangoon
The British Embassy in Rangoon is committed to working for a better future for the people of Burma. The UK Department for International Development (DFID), based at the Embassy, is working to help alleviate the humanitarian challenges the people of this country face, with a particular emphasis on health and primary education. We work closely with our colleagues in the British Council, who offer English language training, promote educational opportunities and encourage cultural exchange.
Working with Burma
Burma (also known as Myanmar) is one of the least aided poor countries in the world. In 2002, Burma received only £1 per person in aid. Public investment and health care is amongst the lowest in the world. Despite Burma’s rich natural resource base, the people are generally poor as a result of many years of bad governance and conflict. Human Rights abuses are a continuing concern.
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A united message to Burma on human rights abuses
3 July 2009
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon travelled to Burma today calling for the release of pro democracy leader Aung San Su Kyi and to send a united international message to Burma on human rights abuses.
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