The non-violent participation of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi and Buddhist monks in resistance efforts to advocate for the welfare of Myanmar's people has played an important role in educating the world about human rights violations in the country. Faced with international condemnation, Myanmar's junta released Aung San Suu Kyi from over a decade of house arrest and began to take steps towards democracy. Myanmar offers an excellent case study for classroom teachers to educate their students about the challenges of resolving human rights abuses and moving a nation towards greater freedom. (Contains 3 online resources and 7 notes.)