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A Public Address on Democratic Activism and Rule of Law - Daw Aung San Suu Kyi

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Overview

Explore a public address by Burmese democratic leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi at Harvard University's Institute of Politics. Delve into the role of democratic activism and the rule of law in fostering a free society, with a focus on Myanmar's political landscape. Learn about the challenges faced by activists in Burma and the importance of civic engagement. Discover Suu Kyi's insights on preparing citizens for democracy, the empowerment derived from exercising political rights, and the impact of community involvement. Gain valuable perspectives on elections, voter turnout, education, and human rights in Burma. The address, introduced by Harvard University's Drew Gilpin Faust and moderated by Harvard Kennedy School Dean David Ellwood, includes a question and answer session covering topics such as political capital, civil society's role, and youth engagement in Burma's democratic process.

Syllabus

Introduction
Elections
Fear
Secret Voting
The Importance of Voting
Voter Turnout
Girls in Tears
Freer Contact
Free Citizens
Communal life
Responsibility
Freedom of Choice
Education
Responsibility and Freedom
Conclusion
Questions
Advice
Focus on others
Happy Yang
Democracy in Burma
Student Question
Human Rights
Political Capital
Being an Icon
Political Work
Hard Work
Pakistan
Who are you
Lessons from Burma
Tiffany Lopez
How do people know so much about Burma
Human rights violations
Role of civil society
Rule of law in Burma
Tribunals
Education and Democracy
Youth in Burma
No Choice
Thank You

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