"The patron of the committee is the Secretary -1 of the State Peace and Development Council, Lt. General Khin Nyunt..." [the Committee] "was formed on 3rd July 1996, to systematically implement activities for the advancement of women. Subsequently, the Myanmar Nationaal Working Committee for Women?s Affairs (MNCWA) was formed on 7 October 1996, to facilitate the activities. The government also designated the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement as the National Focal Point for Women?s Affairs." Section on Violence Against Women.