Women’s Affairs Ministry, UNOPS discuss women’s empowerment, protection

 

Union Minister for Women’s Affairs Dr Thet Thet Zin received a delegation led by Mr Peter John Cross, Acting Country Director of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) in Myanmar, at the ministry yesterday.

Dr Thet Thet Zin briefed the delegation on efforts to empower women, implement the National Strategic Plan for Advancement of Women (NSPAW), promote women’s development and prevent violence against women. She also highlighted programmes for rural and young women and Myanmar’s participation in ASEAN mechanisms on women, womens and children’s rights, and women, peace and security.

Mr Peter John Cross said UNOPS plans to implement livelihood support programmes for women and initiatives to prevent and protect against gender-based violence. He expressed UNOPS’ intention to sign an agreement with the ministry to implement the programmes jointly.

The meeting also discussed continued cooperation in promoting, protecting and supporting women.

MNA/KZL

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