ABOUT US
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Our Vision
To promote mutual respect and cooperation among youth organizations; strengthen their capacity through shared learning; advance human rights and sustainable development; create safe, inclusive environments for youth growth; and influence social and economic policy.
Our expertise
Mongolian Youth Council promotes youth participation and volunteer development, focusing on environmental action, social and psychological support for marginalized youth, life skills and civic responsibility, and protection of disadvantaged groups. It supports democracy and human rights through advocacy and youth involvement in policy discussions—such as contributions to the 2017 Youth Development Support Law—and educates young people on human rights and equality. The organization also unites diverse youth groups to amplify their voices and encourage collective civic engagement.
Membership
As of 2024, it unites 18 civil society organizations. Its board is elected by the general assembly and includes groups representing LGBT communities, people with disabilities, remote communities, and national minorities. Since 2014, it has organized Youth Civil Society Conferences, contributed to the 2017 Youth Development Support Law, and since 2019 has co-organized the National Youth Development Conference with the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection.
Program Summary
- Opening Ceremony: 1/26
- "City and Budget" Discussion: 1/27
- Roundtable Meeting: 1/28
- Impact Lab - The Experience: 1/29
- Civic Space Forum: 1/30
- Solidarity Party 1/31
WORKING GROUP
Amarzaya T.
General Director
Amarzaya is a Journalist. She has been advocating for children’s rights since 2008 and has been working to increase youth and citizen participation in decision-making since 2014. Her notable leadership projects include Citizen Participation in the Constitution (2019), Youth Participation in Judicial Reform (2020-2021).
Saruul-erdene T.
Manager
Responsible for managing the core programs of the Mongolian Youth Council. Holding a dual degree in Business Administration and Law, they have overseen the execution and implementation of key programs and projects, as well as the organization’s daily operations, since 2025.
Enkhbayar Z.
Advisor
A journalist by profession, she graduated from the Mongolian State University of Arts and Culture (MSUAC-RTMS) in 2013 with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and possesses nine years of experience in the television industry. She served as the Executive Director of the Mongolian Youth Coalition NGO from 2023 to 2025 and has been a Budget Program Consultant since 2026.
Bolorsaikhan B.
Advisor
He is a legal expert specializing in human rights, civic engagement, accountability, and governance. He advises the Coalition on the protection and promotion of the rights of social groups—including children, youth, and vulnerable populations—as well as on strategic planning and the development and implementation of sectoral policies.
THE BREAK PODCAST
- 28 min
- 2026/02/03
IS A DOUBLE SOCIAL INSURANCE PREMIUM A CONSTITUTIONAL VIOLATION?
In this episode, U. Erdene-Ochir, lawyer and Director of the “Onch Shiidel” NGO, and N. Uyanga, accountant for the “Youth Policy Watch” NGO, participated.
- 28 min
- 2026/02/03
DID YOU KNOW THAT FATHERS CAN RECEIVE BENEFITS?
This episode features lawyer B. Ulsbold, who appealed to the Constitutional Court and won on the grounds that fathers on childcare leave also have the right to receive the “salaried mother’s allowance” [childcare benefit], alongside citizen G. Amarjargal, the 5th father to take childcare leave.
- 28 min
- 2026/02/03
CAN YOU FILE A LAWSUIT OVER HOA ISSUES?
In this episode, Selbe apartment complex resident G. Baasansuren and lawyer T. Enkhjargal participated, discussing issues surrounding HOAs (Homeowners’ Associations) and the post-flood situation at the Selbe apartment complex in 2023.
- 28 min
- 2026/02/03
ARTICLE 13.14 OF THE CRIMINAL CODE BECOMES A CONSTITUTIONAL DISPUTE
In this episode, journalist E. Enerel, who filed a petition on whether Article 13.14 of the Criminal Code regarding “Spreading false information” violates the Constitution, and lawyer T. Sumiyabazar participated.
MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS
Governing Board
Members
