National committee, UN agencies discuss preventing, responding to conflict-related sexual violence against women

The National Committee on Prevention and Response to Conflict- Related Sexual Violence against women and representatives of the UN agencies concerned held a third coordination meeting on the draft work plan of the committee.
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Beginning of Buddhist Rains Retreat Waso observed in pagodas nationwide
The beginning of Waso, the three-month Buddhist Rains Retreat, was celebrated along with the Dhammacakka Day
Drugs seized in Pinlebu Township
Local authorities confiscated drugs from two motor cyclists on Kawlin-Pinlebu Road, Pinlebu Township, Katha District, Sagaing Region yesterday.
Public awareness of human trafficking heightened in Myaungmya
Informative talks on prevention of human trafficking and child abuse was conducted at the community center of IPRD in Myaungmya, Ayeyawady Region this morning.
Relief items provided to flood victims in Naungmon Tsp.
A ceremony to donate cash and necessities to people whose home were damaged by flood was held in the Town of Naungmon, Puta O District, Kachin State yesterday.
Loans disbursed to implement emerald green projects in Myeik Tsp.
With the aim of boosting the income of local people and their socio-economic status, loans to implement emerald green projects were disbursed to farmers in Taungphila Village, Myeik Township, Taninthayi Region yesterday.