The statement of "the Student Generations Since 1988" on humanitarian assistance to Myanmar

1. We are "the Student Generations Since 1988", who are carrying out long-term national interests for Myanmar. We believe that effective measures are crucial as requirements for national health and national education in Myanmar are rapidly growing at present.
2. With the advancement of Information Technology, all the nations throughout the world today have to share the pros and cons in every aspect such as politics, economics, culture, health, crimes and terrorism. No nation can cope with this situation on its own.
3. We firmly believe that it will be more effective, especially for a least developed country like Myanmar, to receive humanitarian assistance through cooperation with the international community in handling health and education crises.
4. It is necessary to provide humanitarian assistance in accord with the internationally recognized standards so that the assistance will reach those who really need it. The mechanism for that assistance should be unbiased and transparent, and be completely available for inspection. We believe that it is the responsibility of the recipient country to create such mechanism.
5. At present, remote border regions of ethnic minorities in Myanmar are suffering from more serious crises in education and health sectors. Therefore, cooperation with the international community is essential in tackling the national crises such as the education and health ones.
6. In order to cooperate with the international community, it is crucial for establishing an appropriate mechanism through coordination, cooperation and joint implementation between the military government and all democratic forces.
7. We, "the Student Generations Since 1988", will fulfil with all our might the national requirements. We would like to call for cooperation and coordination among the military government, the UN agencies, donor countries, the international community, local non-governmental organizations and independent associations for social services in order to fulfil the humanitarian needs of Myanmar people together with us.

The Student Generations Since 1988
September 6, 2005

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