Collaboration with The International Development Law Organization (IDLO) on the “Child Protection in the Legal Sector” Project

Family Policy Department organized a meeting with Charles Bolland, Resident Representative of the International Development Law Organization (IDLO), Project Coordinator Ms. B. Bayasgalan, and Program Manager Ms. N. Odontuya to discuss and deliberated implementation of the “Child Protection in the Legal Sector” project.

The meeting was attended by Mr. M. Tsogtbaatar, Acting Head of the Family Policy Department, along with other ministry and agency specialists.

The International Development Law Organization (IDLO), with support from the Government of Canada, plans to implement the “Child Protection in the Legal Sector” project in Mongolia.

During the collaboration, the following activities are planned:

  • Supporting the effective implementation of the Child Protection Law through the training, retraining, and preparation of members of the Children's Rights Legal Council, child and family social workers, children's rights inspectors, and specialists responsible for providing expert assessments in cases concerning violations of children's rights and interests.
  • Providing legal assistance to children involved in legal proceedings, including child victims, witnesses of crimes, and those impacted by violations of their rights.

There were also regarding the continuation of IDLO's project, "Strengthening Actions Against Gender-Based Violence in Mongolia," funded by the Government of Canada. Topics included:

  • Updating the standards and regulations for temporary shelters and one-stop service centers.
  • Improving the effectiveness of behavioral correction programs for perpetrators of domestic violence.
  • Incorporating victim-centered approaches into legal assistance for survivors.

This collaborative initiative is expected to significantly enhance efforts to protect children’s rights, prevent violence, and safeguard the interests of victims.