Canadian Friends of Burma
Canadian Friends of Burma (Les amis Canadiens de la Birmanie or CFOB) is a federally incorporated, national non-governmental organization founded in 1991.
Objectives
CFOB supports the Burma pro-democracy movement in the struggle for peace, democracy, human rights and equality in Burma. Its primary objectives are to raise awareness about the political, human rights and socioeconomic situation in Burma and how it pertains to Canadians as well as to encourage Canadians to take action and to get involved.
Activities
CFOB coordinates campaigns and provides assistance to Burma solidarity groups in Canada and abroad, produces educational materials and monitors Canadian relations with Burma. CFOB maintains an ongoing dialogue with the Canadian government with regard to federal policy on Burma.
CFOB maintains close links with Burmese exiles in Canada and internationally, including Burma's government-in-exile, the student and labor movements, ethnic leaders, journalists, academics and the entire international movement for democracy in Burma. CFOB acts as a clearinghouse of information about Burma's pro-democracy movement in Canada and works with the Burmese community. CFOB is a member of the Halifax Initiative, a coalition of Canadian non-governmental organizations for public interest work and education on international financial institutions.