“UB-ABILITY EXPO 2025” Held to Promote Employment of Persons with Disabilities

It has been 33 years since the UN General Assembly declared December 3 as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities at its 37th session on October 4, 1992. This year, the day is being observed worldwide under the theme “Fostering Disability-Inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress.”

According to the 2024 data from the National Statistics Office, Mongolia has to 107,904 persons with disabilities 32% (34,354) in Ulaanbaatar and 68% (73,550) in rural areas. Of the 89,594 persons of working age, only 18% (16,175) are employed, including 4,526 in the capital and 11,649 in the provinces.

To strengthen employment support for persons with disabilities, introduce their products and services to the public, connect jobseekers with employers, highlight effective government and private sector initiatives, and provide employment and social protection services, the event “UB-ABILITY EXPO 2025” was organized in honour of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

More than 300 participants—including NGOs working on disability rights, persons with disabilities, government organizations, and private enterprises—took part in the event.

Key activities included:

·         Presenting state policies and programs aimed at promoting employment for persons with disabilities

·         Providing job-matching services, consultations, and essential information

·         Showcasing and supporting the sale of products made by persons with disabilities

·         Delivering government services directly to citizens.