Burma Campaign UK is part of a global movement working for the promotion of human rights, democracy and development in Burma.
Founded in 1991, Burma Campaign UK is one of the leading Burma campaign organisations in the world. We play a crucial role in coordinating the international campaign for human rights in Burma and work closely with human rights activists in Burma and in exile.
Our work
- We work with activists and organisations across Burma to make sure their voices and demands for international action are heard.
- We have helped secure sanctions on military companies.
- We have forced many companies to stop doing business with the military.
- We mobilise international action to cut money and arms going to the military.
- We expose human rights abuses that the military tries to keep secret.
- We have ensured life-saving aid has reached villagers forced to flee attacks by the Burmese army.
- We generate worldwide media coverage, ensuring the world does not forget about Burma.
- We are a small organisation dependent on public support. We do not receive any government funding. If you would like to support Burma Campaign UK, click here
Commendations for Burma Campaign UK
“The Burma Campaign UK has played a key role in pushing Burma further up both the government and the media agenda.”
Jon Snow, Journalist, Channel 4 News
“Hats off to the Burma Campaign for their strenuous efforts…”
The Guardian
“The Burma Campaign UK is the world’s leading organisation dedicated to campaigning for freedom and democracy in Burma.”
Glenys Kinnock
“The Burma Campaign UK is a leading human rights pressure group.”
Financial Times
“Continued support for the Burma Campaign UK is of paramount importance now. International pressure – a major factor in bringing the generals to negotiate – must not be eased.”
UNISON
Burma Campaign UK is a ltd company.
Registered in London No. 3804730
110 The Bon Marche Centre, 241-251 Ferndale Road, London SW8 9BJ