Legendary democracy advocate Aung San Suu Kyi, Burma has become an Honorary Adult Friend and patron of the World’s Children’s Prize. Aung San Suu Kyi has been placed under house arrest on numerous occasions, totaling 15 of the past 21 years. Her house arrest term came to an end in November 2010.

Beside Suu Kyi two more legendary Global Greats are patrons of the World’s Children’s Prize, Nelson Mandela and Xanana Gusmão (former freedom fighter, now Prime Minister of East Timor).

From Aung San Suu Kyi’s acceptance letter:

“Of course I would be most honoured and happy to become an Honorary Adult Friend of the World’s Children’s Prize for the Rights of the Child. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to promote the valuable work that you have been doing for children all over the world.

Now that I am no longer in detention I hope I shall be able to participate in the activities of your foundation. As you well know Burmese children suffer insufficient health care and inadequate education. Anything that can be done to improve their situation, to equip them with the capacity and will to face the challenges of the future would be an immense gift to my country.

I look forward to a close and fruitful cooperation with your foundation.

With best regards

Aung San Suu Kyi