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UN Population Fund and the National Police Agency Launch Integrated Database on Gender-Based Violence
ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia – In 2017, the National Police Agency reported 1,120 people were affected by domestic violence. Out of the 1,120 victims, 936 were injured, and nine were murdered, with 92.8% of... Read more
UN Population Fund and the Women Entrepreneurs of Mongolia to raise funds for domestic violence survivors
ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia – This year, the International Women’s Day comes on the heels of an unprecedented national and global movement for women’s rights, equality and justice. Sexual harassment,... Read more
Annual health managerial meeting
Date: February 8, 2018 Venue: Parliament house Excellency Minister of Health and MP, Ms. Sarangerel, Health Managers from Ulaanbaatar and Aimags, I would like to thank the Ministry of Health for... Read more
Speech: Ms Naomi Kitahara on the Occasion of the National Conference on Gender and Development
Honourable Prime Minister Khurelsukh, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen; I am honoured and delighted to be part of the National Conference on Gender and Development today. This Conference provides... Read more
Podcasts address gender-based violence in Mongolia
“We have to speak about [gender-based violence] right now and in the future,” exclaimed Khongorzul, the co-founder of the ‘Beautiful Hearts against Sexual Violence’ NGO and co-host of Mongolia’s... Read more
Violence against women is not about alcohol
By Naomi Kitahara, UNFPA Representative We hear about it all the time – “Her husband drinks a lot, that’s why he hits her.” For far too long, it has widely been said that alcohol is the main reason... Read more
Journalists recognized for their ethical reporting on violence against women
Ulaanbaatar - Raising public awareness about violence against women and girls has always been a priority to combat it. Specifically, heightened public awareness seeks to encourage decision-makers to... Read more
Measuring violence against women in Mongolia: From data to action
Violence against women is one of the most pervasive human rights violations in Mongolia. Women’s stories of violence often remain untold and hidden... Read more
International Day to End Violence against Women and Girls
ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia - Today, the UN Population Fund (UNFPA), the Government of Mongolia and the National Centre Against Violence jointly launched the “16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based... Read more
STUDENTS FROM KHANBOGD SOUM RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS
STUDENTS FROM KHANBOGD SOUM RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS PRESS RELEASE 15 November 2017 ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia – Today, the Government of Mongolia and the UN Population Fund (UNFPA), under the joint Youth... Read more