Since 2012, IDLO has partnered with Mongolia to strengthen the rule of law, expand access to justice and promote transparency and accountability. Working closely with government institutions, the judiciary and civil society, IDLO supports reforms to combat corruption, enhance judicial transparency, strengthen alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and improve protection systems for women, children and vulnerable communities. Mongolia became an IDLO Member Party in 2015 and currently serves as Vice President of the Assembly of Parties for the 2024–2027 term.
Our impact in Mongolia includes:
Strengthening anti-corruption frameworks, transparency and public trust. IDLO has enhanced the capacity of key institutions, including the Independent Authority Against Corruption, to prevent, detect and investigate corruption, including through improved systems for asset declaration review and mutual legal assistance. In parallel, support to civil society and media actors has promoted greater public engagement in justice sector reform efforts, contributing to the implementation of Mongolia’s National Anti-Corruption Programme (2023–2030) and reinforcing transparency, accountability and public confidence in justice institutions.
Expanding access to justice through alternative dispute resolution and legal innovation. IDLO has supported the reform of Mongolia’s Mediation Law and the development of a more robust and regulated ADR system, including the introduction of enforceable mediation agreements and strengthened accreditation mechanisms. A pilot court-based paralegal programme has also been introduced and expanded, improving access to justice for court users, while broader efforts promote the use of mediation as an efficient and accessible alternative to litigation.
Strengthening protection systems for women, children and vulnerable groups. Through support to child protection frameworks and the national response to gender-based violence, IDLO has contributed to improved coordination, service delivery and reintegration mechanisms for vulnerable populations. This includes support for the rollout of Mongolia’s new Family and Youth Court and partnerships with civil society to deliver community-based and culturally responsive services across both urban and remote areas.
Funded by the Delegation of the European Union to Mongolia, the “Child Protection Enhancement Project” (CPEP) builds on the results of its first phase of COVID-19 response programming addressing child access to justice in Mongolia. CPEP works to enhance the child protection system and support Mongolian children by building the technical and professional skills of Legal Committees for Child Rights (LCCRs) through mentorship and advanced training.
This sub-project aimed to create a child-friendly school environment by enhancing the capacity of schoolteachers and workers to deliver quality services to children. In order to increase knowledge and understanding of gender-based violence (GBV) and domestic violence (DV) among teachers, workers and children, Setgeliin Goyol delivered a series of training sessions on GBV/DV prevention and awareness in schools in the Zavkhan province.
This sub-project aimed to enhance the capacity of high-risk groups and the general public on domestic violence (DV), gender-based violence-related issues and relevant legal provisions. In order to raise awareness and increase knowledge on human rights and DV, the National Center Against Violence (NCAV) delivered a series of training sessions to paralegals on DV law provisions and provided support in organizing awareness-raising and advocacy activities for people at risk of DV through local media campaigns.
This sub-project aimed to contribute to the prevention of gender-based violence (GBV) through increased participation of the local community, especially men, and enhanced quality and access to legal services for the community and at-risk groups.
This sub-project aimed to increase knowledge of legal services and awareness of domestic violence (DV) among local communities and children in Mongolia. The Christina Noble Children Foundation organized home visits and delivered a series of training sessions to child protection specialists and youth trainers to provide guidance and information on DV prevention and the Law Combating DV.
This sub-project aimed to improve knowledge and access to information for women and children on gender-based violence (GBV) and their rights and improve the accessibility of legal services for GBV victims. United Force Against Violence (UFAV) conducted a multi-stakeholder consultation on how to strengthen violence prevention, victim protection and accessibility of legal services and delivered recommendations to relevant Government actors and non-governmental organizations.
This sub-project aimed to prevent domestic violence in Mongolia by raising awareness on the characteristics of domestic violence, psychosocial features of a victim/survivor, and related legal knowledge among local women. Beautiful Hearts, in cooperation with Authority of Family, Child, and Youth Development, strengthened cooperation between paralegal organizations in the Tuv province; delivered capacity development sessions for paralegals on human rights and gender equality and supported their advocacy activities targeting local girls and women.
This sub-project aimed to increase knowledge among the elderly on how to exercise their legitimate rights to prevent domestic violence (DV) and restore their rights in the event of becoming a victim of any form of violence. MAEP delivered training sessions to social workers on strengthening the provision of legal aid to the elderly in cases of DV, developing a database of consultants for the provision of legal services and raising awareness on the available legal and social services among local communities in Ulaanbaatar city and Dakhan province.
This sub-project aimed to strengthen the response to domestic violence (DV) through intermediary services, and raise awareness on the revised Law on Combating Domestic Violence (2016) among the local community in the Jargalant soum, Khovd aimag. In order to achieve these objectives, the Sain Tus Khugjliin Guur (STKG) delivered a series of training sessions on women and children’s rights, DV prevention and available referral services to community members, and provided legal counselling and referral services to victims of DV.
This sub-project aimed to increase access to legal assistance and referral services for victims of gender-based violence (GBV) and domestic violence (DV).
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