7 Reasons You Should Care About Humans Of Burma

Be honest: How much do you really know about Burma?

1. People don't really understand the extent of the ethnic conflicts in Burma.

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Well do you? Despite it being the one of the longest civil wars in the world, most people still don't know about Burma's ethnic conflicts.

2. And the ethnic minorities are suffering.

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People think Aung San Suu Kyi's party's victory in 2015 signals real change for Burma, but the voices of many are lost.

3. Global citizenship is a thing.

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We have a responsibility to care about the human trafficking, village looting, burnings, and other human rights violations that occur in Burma on a daily basis.

4. Their struggles are inspiring and touching.

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She and her family fled their home when it was bombed by the Burmese military, but she continued to fight for her family members' education.

5. They have wise words to share.

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He's an ethnic leader and colonel with the Pa-Oh National Liberation Organization.

6. They're just like you and me.

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He's not a Justin Beiber fan, but his friend wants to visit the U.S.

7. It only takes a second of your time.

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