By Ministerial Order А/87, HE Minister S. Erdene, announced the observance of Orange Day on the 17th of every month. His Excellency was recently appointed as the Gender Champion of the Government of Mongolia, along with Member of Parliament, Ms Oyungerel.
Every year the National Committee on Gender Equality identifies a male and female Gender Champion. The first Champions, MP’s Mr S. Battsogt and Ms L Erdenechimeg, were successful in their contribution towards gender equality. The respective champion advocates for gender sensitive policies, programming and budgeting, as well as raising public awareness on GBV and other gender issues.
Orange Day activities have been a monthly occurrence at UNFPA Mongolia since February 2014 with such advocacy activities as the signing of the Commit Initiative by President Ts. Elbegdorj, 2 Orange Day events at the Parliament, the establishment of Orange Sessions and the support of the 16 Day Campaign.
History of Orange Day
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