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A Clear Sign of Mongolia’s Commitment to Strengthening Parliamentary Democracy: Self-Assessment on Human Rights and a Gender-sensitive Parliament

04.02.2024 — Local news Mongolia
Everyone would agree that if an individual or institution has the will to develop and progress, the starting point is assessing one's strengths to determine the next steps and areas for further development. But if the institution is a national parliament, what tools are there to support self-assessment and performance evaluation?



Mongolia's Commitment to Human Rights

03.02.2024 — Local news Mongolia
Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the State Great Khural (Parliament) of Mongolia marked this milestone with a special session on December 10, 2023, the International Day of Human Rights.



A Step Toward Hygiene and Dignity

01.02.2024 — Local news Mongolia
In a progressive move toward ensuring the well-being and dignity of incarcerated women, Unit 407 of open and closed prisons under the General Executive Agency of Court Decisions in Mongolia has undergone significant transformations. This initiative, supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, is a testament to a commitment to human rights, hygiene, and improved living conditions for female prisoners.




The Swiss Ambassador presented his letter of credence to the President of Mongolia

16.11.2023 — Local news Mongolia
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Switzerland to China, Mongolia, and North Korea Jürg Burri presented his letter of credence to the President of Mongolia, Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, on 16 November 2023. The President congratulated Ambassador Burri on officially assuming his duties and wished him success. 



Mongolian Vegetable Project Celebrates Success in Sustainable Agriculture

08.11.2023 — Local news Mongolia
The "Mongolian Vegetables" project, funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and implemented from 2016 to 2023, marked its triumphant conclusion with an array of remarkable achievements, setting the stage for a more sustainable and self-sufficient future for Mongolia's vegetable sector.


A full week of amazing film in Mongolia

06.11.2023 — Local news Mongolia
The Arts Council of Mongolia, in partnership with the Municipality of Ulaanbaatar and with support from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, successfully organized the 15th Ulaanbaatar International Film Festival (UBIFF). Each year, UBIFF becomes a momentous arts event, introducing national and international artistic excellence and cultural diversity to a Mongolian audience, especially youth. 

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