Daw Kyu Kyu Hla, wife of the State Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister and Honorary Patron of Myanmar Women’s Affairs Federation-MWAF, attended the 2023 Myanmar Women’s Day ceremony at Myanmar International Convention Centre-II in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.
It was also attended by Honorary Patrons of MWAF Daw Khin Thet Htay and Daw Than Than Nwe, and invited guests.
First, State Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing delivered an opening address by sending a video message to the ceremony. (Excerpts of the message sent by the Senior General are reported on Page 1 and 4.)
Then, Union Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Dr Thet Thet Khine, Chairperson of the Myanmar National Committee for Women’s Affairs, explained the empowerment of women, being member of UNCEDAW in 1997, the 2nd draft stage for report, arrangements to hold ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Women in Myanmar in 2024, participation in meetings of ASEAN Committee on Women, ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children and ASEAN Ministerial Meeting for Social Welfare and Development, drafting of National Strategic Plan for the Advancement of Women (2023-2032), national projects for protection of sexual violence and response in conflict, prevention of gender-based violence and activities conducted in commemoration of Myanmar Women’s Day.
Then, the video clip featuring activities of women empowerment was played.
Then, Honorary Patron of MWAF Daw Kyu Kyu Hla and patrons and SAC Member Daw Dwe Bu presented awards to the outstanding women in the related sectors and an outstanding girl who secured the top mark in 2022-23 matriculation examination.
Finally, they observed the products displayed at the event.—MNA/KTZH
