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International Human Rights Day R
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OBP is a coalition of all patriotic Burmese people living overseas
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3. To collaborate and cooperate as one for various Burma issues by facilitating

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R Series of activities held by Overseas Burmese Patriots R
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6th Oct 07 - International Day of Action for Free Burma & Peace Vigil
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14th Oct 07 - Alms Offering Ceremony for the Fallen In Burma M
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17th Nov 07 - Dialogue Session on Affairs of Burma

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Human Rights Day is observed by the international community every year on 10th
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About OHCHR
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The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) S
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Arts and Literature Exhibition Program Detail

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O decades of tragedies and struggles of Burmese people deprived of even basic human O
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Section E: International Eclectics Section

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E Date and Time: 11am - 7pm, 9th December 07, Sunday E

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