Cooperation with CTFMR a welcome step to protect children amid conflict

Mar 6,2020
Myanmar has formed a committee to protect children in conflict-ridden areas, in accordance with the new Child Rights Law enacted in 2019, to safeguard the interests of children amid continued strife.
Kalewa-Mawlaik 66kV power line 81% complete
Mar 06
A project to erect a 66kV power line to supply round-the-clock electricity to Mawlaik Township, Sagaing Region is 81 percent complete, according to U Myo Min Aung, the Township Electrical Engineer. The Kalewa-Mawlaik power line is being built in Myoma Ward 2, Aung Thayar, he said.
Over 100,000 tons of beans exported in Jan-Feb
Mar 06
Myanmar exported more than 100,000 tons of various pulses and beans in the first two months of this year, as per data from the Commerce Ministry.
NCRPD report writing team holds sixth coordination meeting
Mar 06
The report writing team of National Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (NCRPD) held its sixth coordination meeting at the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.
Public awarness of prevention of covid-19 raised
Mar 06
In a bit to increase public awareness of the prevention of coronavirus (covid-19), wall papers on prevention of the virus were put in place in front of the township Information .............
Govt, UN task force meet for anti-grave violations against children
Mar 06
The Committee for Preventing Grave Violence against Children in Armed Conflict held the first coordination meeting with the UN Country Task Force on Monitoring and Reporting (UNCTFMR) at the office of the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.
MRCS receives International Humanitarian Services Award
Mar 06
The Myanmar Red Cross Society (MRCS) was presented with the International Humanitarian Services Award by the American Red Cross on 4 March at the ARC headquarters in Washington D.C., the United States.