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Collaborative Efforts to Strengthen International Partnerships to Combat Human Trafficking in Mongolia
05.02.2024
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Local news
Mongolia
The Government of Mongolia is not yet meeting the minimum standards for eliminating trafficking, but it is making substantial efforts to do so. Despite these efforts, the crime rate remains high.
A Clear Sign of Mongolia’s Commitment to Strengthening Parliamentary Democracy: Self-Assessment on Human Rights and a Gender-sensitive Parliament
04.02.2024
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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?
A Closer Look at SDC’s Impact on Governance and Development
03.02.2024
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Local news
Mongolia
As Mongolia commemorates the 32nd anniversary of the adoption of its Constitution, the successful conclusion of the Strengthening the Representative Bodies of Mongolia project marks a significant milestone.
Mongolia's Commitment to Human Rights
03.02.2024
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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.
Strengthening Ties Between Mongolia and Switzerland Through Museum Collaboration
02.02.2024
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Local news
Mongolia
In a significant stride toward cultural exchange and knowledge enrichment, the Department of Culture and Arts, an implementing agency of the Government of Mongolia, and the renowned Rietberg Museum of Zurich, Switzerland, signed a memorandum of cooperation on June 3, 2022.
A Step Toward Hygiene and Dignity
01.02.2024
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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.
Khostsetseg Nyamaa, Deputy Head of Swiss Cooperation in Mongolia: I am proud to work for SDC
31.01.2024
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Local news
Mongolia
Today, we are interviewing one of the SDC Management team, She is Mrs. Khostsetseg Nyamaa, Deputy Head of Cooperation and Head of Finance, Personnel and Administration in Mongolia.
Foreword from the Head of Cooperation
30.01.2024
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Local news
Mongolia
Dear readers,
We are happy to be back with the first issue of the SDC Mongolia Newsletter for 2024.
The Swiss Ambassador presented his letter of credence to the President of Mongolia
16.11.2023
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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.
The “Past-Present-Future of SDC” photo exhibition successfully presented through Mongolia
09.11.2023
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Local news
Mongolia
The “Past-Present-Future of SDC in Mongolia” is a photo competition aimed at involving young artists to promote development work done through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Mongolia through photography.
Mongolian Vegetable Project Celebrates Success in Sustainable Agriculture
08.11.2023
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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
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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.