Thursday, 26 January 2017

International Migrants Day's Celebration in Mae Sot




        On December 18, 2016, International Migrant day was celebrated and organized by MRPWG at Hta Sai Lwat ward, Mae sot.
        The writer, Editor, U Soe Nay Linn gave speech about International Migrant Day, its background and the current situation of migrants.
        Yaung Chi Oo Workers’ Association participated in program that the workers were asked some questions concerned about International Migrant Day and were given prizes.
One of the organizers said that “We all belong to International Migrant Day directly because we all are working in Thailand. The main reason of this celebration is to educate migrant workers to be aware of their rights by asking questions and distributing journals and pamphlets".  
        International Migrants Day was participated around Myanmar migrant workers 200 and ended in the evening.
        MRPWG Network who organized International Migrant Day is combined with more than 30 organizations and is the biggest Network Mae sot region.