Weaving Democracy: Thai-Burmese Peace Building

By Suriyasai Katasila

Rationale
Social and political unrest and lack of democracy in Myanmar (Burma) have caused people of Myanmar (Burma) particularly ethnic minorities along Thai-Burma border got effect from political violation, human rights violation to those ethnicities result to people refuge and migrate to seek sanctuary in Thailand both legally and illegally.

Although Thai government has alleviated the human rights violation problem at some stage, but it's still very difficult because some people take advantage of refugees by taking them to work illegally in many forms until there is human trafficking which increase and expend human violation.

It is essential for involving organizations to find urgent measure to support victims and affected people and long term measure especially building understanding between Thai and Burmese people for incorporate in solving problem and not mistrust each others.

Due to above reason, the Committee for Democracy Campaign and Institute for Civil Society Development has collaborated with other partners who working on human rights and development organize a charity concert "Weaving Democracy: Thai-Burmese Peace Building" to raise fund for campaign activities on human rights and democracy in Myanmar (Burma) and to cure violation situation in Burma in long run.

Objectives:
** To make good thing together for His Royal Highness Majesty in regard to his 80th birthday. So all ethnic minorities can present their loyal to him.
** To raise fund for organizations working on human rights and development.
** To make understanding between all ethnic groups.
** To raise awareness of Thai and Burmese on the problem of human rights violation and democracy struggle.

Host Organizations:
** CDC by Dr Cynthia Maung
** Institute for Civil Society Development
** Friend of People
** Artist for Life Songs Networks
** Campaign For Popular Democracy
** Campaign Committee for Human Rights
** Thailand Watch Foundation