Ethnic, Democracy Organizations Vow To Work Together on a Common Program

The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners, All Burma Students' Democratic Front, Canadian Friends of Burma, International Burmese Monks Organization, Ethnic Nationalities Council, Free Burma Federation, Forum for Democracy in Burma, Members of Parliament Union, National League for Democracy - Liberated Area, Students and Youth Congress of Burma,Women's League of Burma, and the National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma (NCGUB) which convened in Malahide at NCGUB's consultations meeting with ethnic and democratic organizations and alliances in Malahide, Ireland, from 24 to 26 January issued a Declaration pledging to work toward a "unified leadership with an integrated action plan to achieve common objectives of establishing democracy and federalism in Burma". The following is their Declaration:

Unity for Democracy and Civil Liberties

Ethnic, Democratic Organizations from Burma To Work for Integrated Action Plan

Malahide, Ireland

26 January 2009

1. We, the organizations listed below, wish to express our profound thanks to the Government of the Republic of Ireland and Burma Action Ireland for their generous and kind support which has enabled us to meet here in Malahide, Ireland, from 24 to 26 January 2009.

2. We wish to express our deep appreciation and highest regards to the "Heroes of Democracy" in our country who continue to struggle with perseverance and determination to bring fundamental rights and freedom to the people of Burma in spite of the extreme risks involved.

3. We also wish to salute our courageous colleagues, many of whom have lost their lives and those who continue to languish in prison under harsh conditions, because of their efforts for democracy and civil liberties.

4. We call on the international community to help secure the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners, including detained elected representatives, NLD leaders U Tin Oo and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, ethnic and democracy leaders, including Shan Nationalities League for Democracy Chairman U Khun Tun Oo, and leading members of the 88 Generation Students.

5. We are deeply appreciative of all Burma support groups, NGOs, and institutions which have tirelessly been extending assistance to the Burmese democracy movement and working for democracy in our country.

6. Burma is entering a critical period as the Burmese generals are trying to legitimize military rule in the country on the basis of a unilaterally written constitution and through elections scheduled in 2010.

7. We, therefore, unequivocally declare that we cannot accept the military sponsored constitution of 2008 in its current form. There is still time and opportunities are still available to correct the situation. We unanimously agree to pursue whatever options are available with determination and understanding in the interests of the nation.

8. We are committed to develop a unified leadership with an integrated action plan to achieve common objectives of establishing democracy and federalism in Burma.

AAPP	Assistance Association for Political Prisoners
ABSDF	All Burma Students' Democratic Front
CFOB	Canadian Friends of Burma
ENC	Ethnic Nationalities Council
FBF	Free Burma Federation
FDB	Forum for Democracy in Burma
IBMO	International Burmese Monks Organization
MPU	Members of Parliament Union
NLD-LA	National League for Democracy - Liberated Area
SYCB	Students and Youth Congress of Burma
WLB	Women's League of Burma
NCGUB	National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma

Ethnic, Democracy Organizations Vow To Work Together on a Common Program

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