Establishment

The National Human Rights Commission was established under the Law on National Human Rights Commission of Mongolia, adopted by the State Great Hural (the Parliament) on 7 December 2000. The Commission commenced operations on 1 February 2001.

On 23 January 2020, the Parliament of Mongolia considered a final review of the revised draft Law on National Human Rights Commission of Mongolia and adopted it during its autumn plenary session.

This newly-enacted Law on National Human Rights Commission of Mongolia reflected new progressive provisions, including establishing a National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) within the Commission and appointing a Commissioner to be in charge of NPM.

The Law was published on the State Gazette on 21 February 2020 in its 8th volume and the Law came into effect from 3 March 2020.

Role and functions

The main functions of the Commission are to:

• Review and process complaints on violations of human rights and freedoms
• Advise, with recommendations and proposals, on compliance of national legislative acts and administrative decisions with key human rights principles
• Make suggestions for effective implementation of international human rights covenants and assist the Government in preparing its treaty reports
• Increase public awareness on laws and international treaties related to human rights
• Promote human rights education
• Encourage agreement to and ratification of international human rights treaties.

The Commission's main activities include inquiries and examinations, complaints and research.

APF membership

The Commission joined the APF in 2001 (6th Annual Meeting).

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