Countries: Mongolia
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1

"The NCGE has launched an initiative to develop 'Gender-sensitive journalism'" (8). "[G]ender related content and news are regularly broadcasted on MNB fortnightly including for instance, panel session with related parties on 'Current Gender Situation in Mongolia – Solutions', interviews on Gender perception and what is gender, TV programs on 'Gender issues', 'Current gender situation in Mongolia and solutions', 'The concept of gender equality in the local community', social panel and TV programs 'The difference in life expectancy of men and women and the affecting factors', 'Social Partnership for Gender Development', 'Gender Equality-Local Community', regional trainings and 'Tsagiin Hurd' news program to report the results of the Mongolia Gender Situational Analysis:...more

Countries: Mongolia
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1

"[P]rojects and programs have initiated capacity building and qualification trainings for police and prosecutors in charge of investigation, resolution of this type of crimes and providing rehabilitation and protection services for victims, officers of border protection and immigration offices, judges, lawyers, social workers and medical practitioners" (14). "UNFRIEND special event has been organized to promote appropriate use within a cyber environment, prevent children from cyber crime, including trafficking and sex trafficking. As a result of the initiative, 55 posters, 15 video ads, broadcasts and 1 song were developed and aired and distributed via 31 television stations and social media, reaching a total of 6,101,000 people. As a result of such...more

Countries: Mongolia
Variables: DV-DATA-1

"A survey of the prevalence of gender-based violence/domestic violence in Mongolia was conducted in 2017 with more than 7,300 women, and it identified the level of violence against women by loved ones and others. Based on the survey findings, “one-stop service centers” were newly set up for victims of domestic violence in Bayan-Ulgii, Darkhan-Uul, Dornod, Uvurkhangai, Umnugovi, Khuvsgul, Khentii aimags, Bayanzurkh and Khan-Uul districts where domestic violence is high and protection of victims are highly in need" (11). In Table 7.1, titled, "Number of shelter, centers, and clients, 2016-2019," there is an increase in clients from 1,474 in 2016 to 2,537 in 2019 (11). "The number of domestic violence crime...more

Countries: Mongolia
Variables: AFE-DATA-1

Table 13.1, titled "Students, by education level, sex and region, 2019-2020" shows that the total enrollment in pre-school education is 263,333, while female enrollment is 126,946 in Mongolia. At the secondary education level, the total enrollment is 640,449 while female enrollment is 319,912. Finally, the total enrollment in higher education is 148,446, and female enrollment is 90,574 (17). Table 13.1, titled "Students, by education level, sex and region, 2019-2020" shows that the total enrollment in pre-school education in West Mongolia is 32,254, while female enrollment is 15,665. Secondary education enrollment in West Mongolia is 88,046, while female enrollment 44,192. Enrollment in higher education in West Mongolia is 3,488, while female...more

Countries: Mongolia
Variables: CBMC-DATA-1

"Birth rate for teenage girls is 42.6 (per 1,000 girls aged 15-19). If considered by location, the birth rate for girls aged 15-19 is 34.7 and 70.1 for urban and rural areas, respectively. The adolescent pregnancy rate in the Khangai (82.3) and East (79.9) regions were almost twice the birth rate in other regions (West 32.4, Central 46.9, Ulaanbaatar 32.4)" (17).

Countries: Mongolia
Variables: CUST-PRACTICE-1

"Divorced women often take care of their children, while divorced husbands often refuse to pay child support/allowance" (40).

Countries: Mongolia
Variables: CWC-DATA-2

"Better access to quality healthcare, education and utilities in urban areas, and the highest hopes for paid work opportunities remain the biggest reason for attracting people. There are 103.4 men per 100 women in rural areas, while it is 93.8 men per 100 women in the cities. The greater share of women in rural-to-urban migration for the sake of their own education or the educational opportunities for preschool and school age children is one of the main causes for gender differences in urban and rural areas" (1). "The overpopulation of the capital city of Ulaanbaatar in recent years has negatively affected urban development, planning, environment and ecological security, leading to...more

Countries: Mongolia
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-1

"[T]raining for teachers implementing health education programs was organized in 2019, and 18,000 training programs and recommendations were published and distributed. Reproductive and family education is provided to students in health, biology, social sciences, and civic education curricula in all secondary and high schools" (27). "'Civic Ethics Education' curriculum for middle and high school students newly includes 'Family Relations', 'Ancestral background of Mongolians', 'The Importance of Recognizing Family Descendants', 'Responsibilities of Future Parents to the Family', 'Caring for Family Members', 'Compassion', 'The Importance of Helping, Respecting and Responding to Family Members', and 'Family Planning'" (27). "The MECS, in collaboration with UNDP, has updated curricula on mental health, sexual and reproductive...more

Countries: Mongolia
Variables: DV-LAW-1

"As part of its efforts to ensure the implementation of the Law to Combat Domestic Violence (LCDV), 31 regulations and 2 standards have been adopted and implemented" (9). "In conformity with article 25.2 of the LCDV that stipulates as 'taking into account the number of local population and context of criminal and public order, the structure of the police may have a unit with specialized police officers'... the unit to combat domestic violence was set up by the order No. A/301 of 2011 by the Chief of General Police Department, and operates with 4 staff members. The Unit is responsible for ensuring the implementation of the LCDV, organizing preventive measures,...more

Countries: Mongolia
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2

"The Unit [to combat domestic violence] is responsible for ensuring the implementation of the LCDV [Law to Combat Domestic Violence], organizing preventive measures, cooperating with state and non-governmental organizations, and providing the police in charge of the territory with professional guidance. There is also a Domestic Violence Prevention and Child Crime Prevention officer in each police station in charge of the territory. In order to ensure and intensify the implementation of the LCDV, as well as to provide co-operation, coordination and inter-sectoral coordination within the law-implementing ministries and agencies at the national, sectoral and local levels, the National Conference on Multilateral Cooperation in combating Domestic Violence has been held annually...more

Countries: Mongolia
Variables: ERBG-LAW-2

"The tasks to prepare 'Guidelines for Developing and Implementing Gender Equality Plans in Business Organizations', to develop and approve 'Gender Sensitive Workplace Policy' are included in the National Tripartite Labor and Social Agreement for 2019-2020. The total number of 584 organizations included the arrangement on the prevention of workplace sexual abuse in the internal labor regulations. The number includes 17 ministries and agencies, 533 local government agencies and 34 NGOs'" (6). "The article 6.26 of the Petty Offence law regulates provisions for the workplace to be free of any form of discrimination and for appropriate sanctions for violations as '...1). If one expresses his/her motive for engaging others in sexually...more

Countries: Mongolia
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-4

"In order to support herder women in pasture management, production of handicrafts, and increase of household income, a small project competition was launched to increase household income by producing handicrafts and selling them on the market, which helped connect woman entrepreneurs with the market. In 2018, MNT41 million in interest-free investment loans were provided to 13 projects in the leather, wool and textile industries" (35).

Countries: Mongolia
Variables: GIC-LAW-3

"Mongolia, like most other countries, provides special benefits for new mothers and expectant mothers. The law provides for maternity leave and childcare leave. Maternity leave is legally 120 days and lasts for 60 days before birth and 60 days after birth. The state pays social insurance during maternity leave. Parental leave is available to all mothers (single fathers) with children under age of 3 and may vary depending on the employer. Social security contributions for the period of leave are paid by the employer to the social insurance fund on behalf of the employee. At the end of the leave, the employer is required by law to accept the employee...more

Countries: Mongolia
Variables: GP-DATA-3

"The NCGE [National Committee on Gender Equality] is continuously promoting the importance of electing women at the decision-making level, as well as educating women currently working and planning to work at the decision-making level. For example, training on 'Internal Democracy of the Party and the Policy Supporting Women in Politic' and capacity building trainings were held for the parliamentary representatives of women’s organizations within the parliamentary parties and women at the local decision-making level and for women leaders in women’s organizations by political parties. In an area of increasing women’s participation in decision-making level, they are encouraged to attend TV programs, co-author and broadcast with national television and journalists" (15)....more

Countries: Mongolia
Variables: MISA-PRACTICE-1

"In February 2017, with the support of the Ministry of Health and UNFPA, four meetings, discussions and seminars on 'Adolescent Reproductive and Mental Health Challenges' were held as part of the 'Innovative and Creative Addressing of Adolescent Health Challenges'" (31-32). "The Ministry of Health and the MECS issued a joint order in December 2018 to employ psychologists in schools, but due to budget and financial issues, there is a limited number of schools that employ psychologists. Adolescent Clinics and Youth Development Centers provide information on mental health issues (stress, depression), psychological care or assessment of the psychological state of adolescents, diagnosis, psychological counseling, treatment for adolescents, their families and caregivers...more