3. Early Life
Born on June
19, 1945
Birthplace is
Rangoon, Burma
Daughter of Burmese
general Aung San
Father helped
establish
independence in
Burma
Father was
assassinated in July
of 1947
She lived and studied
4. Conflict background
San Suu Kyi is
Burma’s pro-
democracy leader
Fought against
former socialist
leader General Ne-
Win
She has spent more
than 15 years under
detention, most of it
under house arrest.
5. Inspiration- and Cause
Inspired by
Mahatma Gandhi
She fights for
democracy in her
country
Political leader of
Burma’s pro-
democracy
movement
6. Major accomplishments
Won noble prize for
peace in 1991
Know as the “ The
Lady” or “Lady of
Burma”
Symbol of non
violence and fight
for democracy
Several other
honors and awards
7. Significant World Event
In 2011, Aung San
Suu Kyi addressed
the World Economic
Forum Annual
Meeting in Davos
She spoke on behalf
of “55 million people
of Burma who have
largely been left
behind.”
8. Symbol of Democracy
Committed to
democracy
Political prisoner
Honorary member of
“The Elders” lead
my Nelson Mandela
National icon in
Burma after the
“8888”uprising
9. Landslide Victory in recent
election
National League
of Democracy
wins 40/45 open
seats
San Suu Kyi
wins a seat in
the parliament
10. The Road Ahead
Can she strengthen
the fragile Economy
Will US and other
nations lift the trade
and travel embargo
Can she tackle the
socio economic
problems
How much more
longer to true
democracy
11. STAND UP TO WHAT YOU BELIEVE IN
Thank You ……Navin Shajan
