YANGON: Myanmar held a ceremony in Naypyidaw on Thursday (Nov 20) to mark World Children's Day and the 36th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, the state-owned daily The Global New Light of Myanmar reported on Friday (Nov 21).
The event was attended by Union Minister for Social Welfare, Relief, and Resettlement Soe Win, relevant officials and representatives from child rights groups and international non-governmental organisations.
During the event, the union minister urged all relevant sectors to consider the ideas, wishes and needs of children when implementing programmes for them, and to continue collaborative efforts to ensure that every child fully enjoys their rights, develops a bright future and grows up in a peaceful and happy environment.
The United Nations has designated Nov 20 as World Children's Day. This year's global theme is "My Day, My Rights." - Xinhua
