Narinjara News, 12 May  2022

The Sittwe University students' union launched a Blue Ribbon campaign on opening day of the university todaywith an aim to provide peaceful educationto all students, irrespective of their race, religion, gender, etc.

A post published by the student’s union (Sittwe University) stated, “We have launched a campaign on 12 May 2022 to welcomestudents and install a blue ribbon. Aimof the campaign is to study in the university in a united and harmonious society regardless of theirrace, religion or genders.”

Min Ko Aung, a member of Rakhine State students’ union, said, "We launched the Blue Ribbon campaign onthe opening day of classes as it wasclosed for a long time because of the Covid-19 pandemic. So we welcomed students on the first dayitself. We want to ensure that
every  student gets the opportunity to study in an ambience of no-discrimination.”

The Sittwe University students' union is understood to make every effort to reunite all the students whowere separated due to the closureof institutions for a long period.

Phyu Wai Lwin, a first year university student, said that she was delighted to return back to classes.

"As the classes were postponed, I felt worried aboutthe time that passed away. I amattending the first year classes at the age of 20. Anyhow, I am very happy to return back to our institution.”

The courses offered this time in the university include undergraduate and postgraduate. Classes are resumedfrom Monday to Friday. The day courseswill continue till 27 July 2022.