LocationsMongolia reflects on gender equality progress ahead of Beijing+30 Review
December 9, 2024
Ulaanbaatar, 9 December 2024 – At the conclusion of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, UNDP and the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Protection, co-organized an inter-ministerial discussion on Mongolia’s national report for the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. The event brought together government officials and development partners to assess progress and outline the path forward in advancing gender equality.
The year 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, adopted at the Fourth World Conference on Women in 1995. This landmark global framework, endorsed by 189 countries, remains pivotal in promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment. Addressing violence against women, one of the declaration’s 12 critical areas of concern, continues to be an urgent priority.
Mongolia’s national review, led by the Ministry of Family, Labour, and Social Protection with technical support from UNDP, identifies key lessons and actionable solutions to advance the objectives of the Beijing Declaration. These findings were presented at the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Beijing+30 in Bangkok in November 2024 and will contribute to global deliberations at the 69th Commission on the Status of Women in March 2025.
His Excellency Enkh-Amgalan Luvsantseren, Minister for Family, Labour and Social Protection of Mongolia, stated “The Beijing Declaration has been a guiding framework for Mongolia’s efforts to promote gender equality. This review is more than a report—it is a call to action. By enhancing inter-ministerial coordination, we can accelerate progress and fulfill our commitments to the women and girls of Mongolia.”
Ms. Matilda Dimovska, UNDP Resident Representative in Mongolia, emphasized UNDP’s commitment: “UNDP is proud to support Mongolia in this crucial review of the Beijing Declaration. The findings present a clear roadmap for future actions and partnerships that will drive progress toward gender equality and ensure that no one is left behind.”
Ms. Cai Cai, Chief of the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Section, Social Development Division at UN ESCAP, highlighted the broader regional context: “The Asia-Pacific region’s progress on the Beijing Declaration demonstrates the power of regional collaboration. Mongolia’s proactive approach provides a compelling example of how national priorities can align with global objectives for gender equality.”
The inter-ministerial discussion reaffirmed the critical role of collaborative efforts in addressing gender-based violence and advancing gender equality in alignment with the Beijing Declaration’s vision.
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Erdenesukh Otgonbayar | Communications Analyst | UNDP in Mongolia | erdenesukh.otgonbayar@undp.org
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