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I’ve just returned from a speaking tour in Europe, meeting with the UN, EU and governments. My main message was “Don’t forget the Asia Pacific region.” We need to urgently deal with the crises in Palestine and Ukraine, but let’s not forget the Burmese struggling to regain their democracy from the brutal military junta. Let’s not forget the millions of Afghan women whose right to equality and freedom have been stolen by the Taliban. Across Asia-Pacific region victims and human rights defenders are standing up to face dictators and despots. They inspire us and we need to defend and support them. I took a photo of this simple wooden wall message in the International Criminal Court in The Hague and met Ghandi in the park…

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The new single, The King of Jakarta is now on Spotify! Have a listen here: https://tinyurl.com/PatrickBurgessSpotify

All proceeds from the sales of the single will be donated to the human rights programs of Asia Justice and Rights (AJAR.)

Show your Support on BANDCAMP: https://patburgess.bandcamp.com/track/the-king-of-jakarta

‘The King of Jakarta’ is a celebration of the richness and diversity of the city, told through the eyes of an ‘ojek’ motorcycle taxi driver, the “emperor of the alleys” who floats through the tiny lanes, backyards and gaps in the gridlocked traffic.

The new single is OUT NOW on Bandcamp! https://patburgess.bandcamp.com/track/the-king-of-jakarta

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The new single, The King of Jakarta is now on Spotify! Listen to it here: https://tinyurl.com/PatrickBurgessSpotify

All proceeds from the sales of the single will be donated to the human rights programs of Asia Justice and Rights (AJAR.)

Show your Support on BANDCAMP: https://patburgess.bandcamp.com/track/the-king-of-jakarta

‘The King of Jakarta’ is a celebration of the richness and diversity of the city, told through the eyes of an ‘ojek’ motorcycle taxi driver, the “emperor of the alleys” who floats through the tiny lanes, backyards and gaps in the gridlocked traffic.

The new single is OUT NOW on Bandcamp! https://patburgess.bandcamp.com/track/the-king-of-jakarta