With Deep Gratitude – Thank You for Standing Strong on Karen Day in DC - May 7, 2025

From the bottom of our heart, thank you everyone for showing up with strength, pride, and unity at Karen Day on Capitol Hill.

We express our deepest appreciation to the U.S. State Department, Speaker Mike Johnson’s Office, Senator Ted Cruz’s Office, Senator Josh Hawley’s Office, and our honored guest speakers, Ambassador Sam Brownback, Chairman Stephen Schnek & former Chairman David Curry, Bipartisan U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom.

.The Karen presence—voices, traditional dress, songs, courage—sent a message not only to Washington, D.C., but to the entire world:

The Karen people are still here, and continue to stand firm.

In the face of oppression, we stood with boldness. In the face of decades of injustice, we have shown up with dignity, peace, and purpose. We represented our history, our struggle, our faith, and our future.

This day was more than a gathering—it was a declaration. And because of you, policymakers listened. Eyes opened. Hope was reignited.

Never underestimate the power of our presence. Our courage speaks not only for those who could come but also for those still suffering back home. We collectively from around the world stood for freedom, justice, and survival—and were are reminded of what it truly means to be Karen.

We will continue forward, together, until Kawthoolei is free.