L.amgalan Calls for Change in State Policy for Gender-based Issues

Trans. by B.DULGUUN

Women and girls continue to suffer gender-based discrimination and violence in every corner of the world and work fields despite global efforts to provide equal opportunities for both women and men, as well as to integrate gender equality into policies and practices.

Mongolia is no exception. Although improvements have been noted in gender equality in Mongolia, gender-based issues are still a pressing issue in society, where patriarchy is dominant and men hold more power than women. To address this issue, the Social Democracy-Mongolian Women's Association (SDMWA) of the Mongolian People's Party is planning to host the Socialist International Women's Regional Meeting for the first time in Ulaanbaatar from April 22 to 23.

The general theme of the meeting will be "Woman and Asia Promoting Gender Equality" and will mainly focus on promoting gender equality, combating all forms of discrimination against women, empowering women and girls in all fields, and initiating programs to address gender-based discrimination.

Member of the organizing body, the SDMWA, and representative of the Bayangol District Council L.Amgalan spoke about the upcoming Socialist International Women's Regional Meeting in the interview below. She's also the executive director of Emegteichuud Khugjliin Temuulel San (Women's Development and Aspiration Fund) NGO.

Mongolia will organize its first-ever Socialist International Women's Regional Meeting soon. Can you tell us how the SDMWA was able to get the approval to organize this meeting?

This was not achieved by the SDMWA alone. Efforts of every Mongolian woman should be credited in attaining the privilege to host the Socialist International Women's Regional Meeting. Not every nation is able to host a meeting on a regional scale.

The SDMWA is the leading association for promoting gender equality in Mongolia. The association's reputation and position among Asian countries can be seen from this achievement.

The regional meeting will take place before the 11th ASEM Summit of Heads of State and Government. Representatives from how many countries will attend the event? What do you think will be achieved through the meeting?

Over 30 representatives from more than 10 countries have been registered to date, including former and current MPs. The meeting is anticipated by many women across the globe, and this time, Asian female representatives will seek solutions for gender-based concerns, share experiences and...