Defeating Triumph
December 20, 2001
The Norwegian Olympic Team has just announced cancellation of it’s Triumph International sponsorship because of the company’s presence in Burma and the Burma Campaign UK’s (BCUK) high profile campaign against...
Burma Campaign UK welcomes Tutu offer to meet regime
December 11, 2001
The Burma Campaign UK today welcomed Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s offer to meet with the Burmese regime. “The Burmese Generals need to realise that they and the people of Burma can...
Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Aung San Suu Kyi’s Nobel Peace Award
December 8, 2001
The Burmese Democratic Movement Association & The Burma Campaign UK INVITE YOU TO AN EVENING WITH MAUREEN LIPMAN MARK THOMAS & PRO-DEMOCRACY SINGER MUN AWNG 8th DECEMBER 2001, 7.30pm AT...
All Living Nobel Peace Laureates gather to honour Aung San Suu Kyi
December 3, 2001
On 8th December 2001 all living Nobel Peace Laureates will gather in Oslo to honour fellow Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, at an occasion which will mark the 10th anniversary...
Investment funds’ initiative on Burma won’t end boycotts
December 3, 2001
The Burma Campaign UK (BCUK) has welcomed an initiative, launched today by eight investment funds, which highlights Burma as a country posing unique problems for foreign investors. However, BCUK fears...
Premier Oil fails Investment Funds’ Guidelines on Burma
December 3, 2001
An initiative, launched today by eight investment funds, highlights Burma as a country posing unique problems for foreign companies. The eight institutions, including Morley Fund Management, Henderson Global Investors and...
Support Breasts – Not Dictators
November 27, 2001
The Burma Campaign UK (BCUK) today launched a campaign targeting lingerie giant Triumph International, in protest at the company’s support for Burma’s ruling military junta. BCUK is calling for a...
Investment in Burma – Risks outweigh benefits
November 12, 2001
A new report published today by the Burma Campaign UK finds that companies investing in Burma expose themselves to economic and political risks that could damage their profitability. The report:...
Churches asked to join Day of Prayer for Burma
October 3, 2001
03 Oct 2001 Share on facebook Share on twitter Burma is ruled by one of the most brutal dictatorships in the world. Millions of people have been forced into slave...
Premier Oil Accused of Corporate Spin
May 16, 2001
Premier Oil’s board was under fire today as it launched its social performance report at the company’s Annual General Meeting. The report is being attacked for not addressing fundamental concerns...