Background

2024 was a landmark year for gender equality in Mongolia as women’s representation in the national Parliament increased from 17.1% to 25.4%. This progress propelled Mongolia to 95th out of 193 countries for women’s representation in parliament—a 35-place jump since the 2020 elections, surpassing the Asia-Pacific regional average. UNDP’s KOICA-funded project “Promoting Gender Equality in Public Decision-Making and Women’s Empowerment in Mongolia” (2021–2025) focuses on advancing gender equality in leadership. Its six key outputs include strengthening the legal framework, supporting networks for aspiring women candidates, increasing the number and visibility of women in public decision-making, and raising gender awareness among voters, political parties, and the media.

Objectives

The project aims to advance gender equality and increase women’s representation in decision-making at both national and sub-national levels in Mongolia. It focuses on strengthening the legal framework to support women’s leadership roles, raising public awareness about gender equality, and improving support systems for women in decision-making positions. These efforts seek to foster a more inclusive political environment and promote balanced, representative governance in Mongolia.