Aung San Suu Kyi

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Know DawAung San Suu Kyi by Her Words

"Peace as a goal is an ideal which will not be contested by any government or nation, not even the most belligerent."

"The value systems of those with access to power and of those far removed from such access cannot be the same. The viewpoint of the privileged is unlike that of the underprivileged."

"Confidence-building is not something that can go on forever. If it goes on forever then it becomes counterproductive."

"Whatever help we may want from the international community now or in the future, we want to make sure that this help is tailored to help our people to help themselves."

Aung San Suu Kyi at a Glance

Aung San Suu Kyi (; ); born 19 June 1945 in Rangoon, is a pro-democracy activist and leader of the National League for Democracy in Burma, and a noted prisoner of conscience and advocate of nonviolent resistance. Aung San Suu Kyi was the third child in her family. Her name is derived from three relatives; "Aung San" from her father, "Kyi" from her mother and "Suu" from her grandmother.Nobel Prize.org Bio Details. Quote: 1945: June 19. Aung San Suu Kyi born in Yangon, third child in family. "Aung San" for father, "Kyi" for mother, "Suu" for grandmother, also day of week of birth. Favourite brot...

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