Revised Draft of the Social Welfare Law Presented to Civil Society Organizations

The Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Protection, in cooperation with the NGO “Monfemnet National Network,” organized a meeting to present the revised draft of the Social Welfare Law and accompanying legislative proposals to representatives of civil society organizations, including leaders and board members from more than 30 organizations.

Opening the meeting, Ms.  L. Munkhzul, State Secretary of the Ministry, highlighted that the revised draft law was developed with the aim of separating child- and family-oriented services from social welfare policy; linking social welfare measures to employment to support households and individuals in overcoming poverty; and expanding services aimed at supporting low-income and vulnerable households to improve their livelihoods and live independently.

Civil society representatives proposed increasing and clearly defining services tailored to the specific needs of target groups such as the elderly, persons with disabilities, low-income households, and survivors of violence. They also emphasized the importance of focusing not only on income-based criteria but also on creating opportunities, as well as providing educational support to children from low-income families