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# Dissent and Securing Freedom - Aung San Suu Kyi shares her ideas
- URL: https://katecarruthers.com/dissent-and-securing-freedom-aung-san-suu-kyi-shares-her-ideas/
- Published: 2011-07-31T20:37:11.000Z
- Updated: 2026-04-25T09:08:53.000Z
- Author: Kate Carruthers
- Tags: civil society, freedom, inspiration, people, politics, society, #Migrated-1775015344493, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-04-01 14:49

Over the weekend I listened to this moving talk from the Burmese pro-democracy leader and Nobel Peace Laureate, [Aung San Suu Kyi](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aung%5FSan%5FSuu%5FKyi?ref=katecarruthers.com), where she examines what drives people to dissent.

Reflecting on the history of her own party, the [National League for Democracy](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National%5FLeague%5Ffor%5FDemocracy?ref=katecarruthers.com), Aung San Suu Kyi, examines the meaning of opposition and dissident. She also explains her reasons for following the path of non-violence.

If you're interested in freedom and dissent then [Aung San Suu Kyi's talk](http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/b0126d70?ref=katecarruthers.com) at the 2011 Reith Lecture is worth spending 45 minutes on (there's a few news items before the talk commences).

A [transcript of Aung San Suu Kyi's talk](https://katecarruthers6748.live-website.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/2011-reith2-Aung-San-Suu-Kyi.pdf?ref=katecarruthers.com) is also available for download (PDF).