CRC UNITED NATIONS Convention on the Rights of the Child Distr. GENERAL CRC/C/15/Add.237 30 June 2004 Original: ENGLISH COMMITTEE ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD Thirty-sixth session CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS SUBMITTED BY STATES PARTIES UNDER ARTICLE 44 OF THE CONVENTION Concluding observations: Myanmar 1. The Committee considered the second periodic report of Myanmar (CRC/C/70/Add.21) at its 959th and 960th meetings (see CRC/C/SR.959 and 960), held on 26 May 2004, and adopted, at the 971st meeting (CRC/C/SR.971), held on 4 June 2004, the following concluding observations. A. Introduction 2. The Committee welcomes the submission of the State party’s second periodic report, which followed the established guidelines. The Committee also takes note of the submission of the written replies to its list of issues (CRC/C/Q/MYA/2), which allowed for a clearer understanding of the situation of children in the State party. The Committee acknowledges that the presence of a high-level and multidisciplinary delegation directly involved with the implementation of the Convention allowed for a constructive dialogue and a better understanding of the rights of the child in the State party. B. Follow-up measures undertaken and progress achieved by the State party 3. The Committee welcomes: (a) The adoption of Rules and Regulations related to the Child Law in 2001; (b) The establishment of the National Human Rights Committee in 2000; (c) The establishment of the Myanmar Women’s Affairs Federation in 2003, whose mandate includes promotion and protection of the rights of children; GE.04-42435 (E) 040804