Vice-President Nan Ni Ni Aye delivered an opening address at the Steering Committee Meeting of the National Strategic Plan for the Advancement of Women (NSPAW) (2023-2032), held at Hotel Max in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning.
In her address, the Vice-President, who is also chairperson of the Steering Committee, described the meeting as an important step towards strengthening the coordinated implementation of the national strategic plan. She emphasized the need to promote equal opportunities for women, eliminate discrimination, ensure safety and security, improve access to quality services and enhance women’s participation in decision-making processes.
She highlighted five key priorities: strengthening coordination among responsible departments and partner organizations across the 12 areas of work, identifying priorities based on the practical needs of women in urban and rural areas, effectively mobilizing human, technological and financial resources, encouraging women and girls to actively participate in their own development, and regularly monitoring and evaluating progress to ensure timely improvements.
She urged relevant officials to work together with commitment and accountability to transform the strategic plan’s objectives into tangible results, expand opportunities for women and girls, and enable them to fully develop and utilize their knowledge, skills and capabilities. Union Minister for Women’s Affairs and Vice-Chairperson of the Steering Committee Dr Thet Thet Zin reported on the progress made in implementing the decisions of the NSPAW review meeting held on 21 February 2026. The participants discussed challenges, strengths, weaknesses and recommendations concerning the implementation of the 12 areas of work, and future measures to enhance women’s participation in socio-economic development. — MNA/KTZH
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