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Contributed by Joethi Sahadevan, Officer, Human Rights Committee, with photos courtesy of Amnesty International Malaysia

Amnesty International Malaysia with the Human Rights Committee (HRC) of the Bar Council jointly organised the Myanmar Celebration Day on 18 June 2010, from 6:30 to 10:00 pm at the Kuala Lumpur Bar Auditorium.  The event was held to commemorate World Refugee Day and the 65th birthday of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and Women's Day of Burma.

SUHAKAM’s newly-appointed Commissioner James Nayagam, the guest of honour, spoke passionately about how every person must be accorded respect and there should no longer be any exploitation.  He also took the opportunity to wish Daw Aung San Suu Kyi well on her birthday.

HRC Chairperson Andrew Khoo expressed his hope that the relevant government agencies would take more steps to alleviate the problems faced by refugees in this country.  He said the situation faced by refugees in Malaysia is appalling and their condition and difficulties should not be reduced to mere statistics.

There was a colourful dance and song performed by children of refugees during the celebration.  Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s biography and the political history of Myanmar were also highlighted.  During the evening’s festivities, the participants had the opportunity to enjoy Burmese delicacies prepared by the refugees.