The European Union has awarded several Mongolian human rights activists with the Human Rights Defenders’ Award. The Delegation of the European Union to Mongolia together with the Embassies of France and Italy has presented awards to nine Mongolians. Those honoured are:

Ms. Ts.Oyungerel, a human rights activists and author, in recognition of efforts to promote and protect universally recognized human rights and fundamental freedoms.

Ms. Kh.Naranjargal, President of the Globe International Centre, Mongolia, in recognition of efforts to defend and promote freedom of opinion and expression

Ms. B.Boloroo, Officer of Population Development Department’s Division for Development of People with Disabilities, in recognition of activities to create equal opportunities for persons with disabilities and efforts to build a more inclusive society.

The LGBT Centre Mongolia, represented by Ms. D.Munkhtuya, commitment to promoting and protecting the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons.

Ministry of Labor and Social Protection represented by State Secretary Mr. G.Unurbayar, in recognition of promoting and protecting freedom of opinion and expression of Civil Society Organizations

Ms. N. Oyundari, Member of Parliament and Head of the Parliament Subcommittee on Human Rights, in recognition of courageous advocacy for the promotion of gender equality and combat discrimination against women

Mr. O.Munkhsaikhan, Associate Professor at the National University of Mongolia School of Law, in recognition of efforts to involve non-governmental organizations as key actors of democratic governance processes