Opening of Awareness Training: Dangers of Explosive Ordnance and Disability

The opening ceremony of the Awareness Training Course on the Dangers of Explosive Ordnance and Disability, was held in the meeting hall of the Department of Rehabilitation on the morning of October 19 and the Union Minister for the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement, Dr. Ko Ko Lwin, attended and delivered an opening address.

In his opening speech, the Union Minister stated that out of the five pillars of humanitarian mine action, the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement in collaboration with relevant departments, is actively working on three pillars such as Mine Risk Education, Victim Assistance, and Advocacy. He also noted that the Ministry places strong emphasis on the development of persons with disabilities, ensuring their equal participation alongside able-bodied individuals within society, and enabling them to live with human dignity.

It is reported that the "Awareness Training Course on the Dangers of Explosive Ordnance and Disability" will run from October 19 to October 21, with 40 officers attending from the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement as well as 19 related organizations and departments.