What is Aung San Suu Kyi famous for?

1. Aung San Suu Kyi is the State Counsellor of Myanmar.
2. She is a very famous Human Rights activist, who is known to have bought democracy to her country through non-violence.
3. Aung San Suu Kyi received Nobel Peace Prize in 1991.
4. She was awarded the Jawaharlal Nehru Peace Prize in 1992.

However, in the recent past, she has been mired in controversy due to her stand on Human Rights violations in Myanmar. She has been criticised for not taking a strong stand against the military of Myanmar for human rights violations.

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What did Aung San Suu Kyi do for Human Rights?

She paved the way for democracy in Myanmar through the approach of Non-violence. She was inspired by the teachings of Buddhism and Mahatma Gandhi. Her non-violent approach won her the Nobel Peace Prize in 1992.

Where was Aung San Suu Kyi born and how old is she?

Aung San Suu Kyi was born in Rangoon (Yangoon). She is 74 years old.

When was Aung San Suu Kyi awarded Sakharov Prize?

She was awarded Sakharov Prize in 1990.

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