Introduction

The Centre for Human Rights  Development (CHRD) was  established in 1998 by a group of human rights  activists  and lawyers. It is an independent, non-government, non-partisan and  nonprofit organization registered under the Mongolian Law of Non-Governmental Organizations.  

There are three ongoing programs run by CHRD:

  • Combating Human Trafficking  Program
  • Human Rights Advocacy Program
  • Community Based Development Program.

In addition to the long term programs listed above, CHRD works on projects aimed at achieving goals such as improving  national human rights mechanisms and structures, increasing foreign aid effectivess, and improving civil society’s contribution to Mongolia’s development and ability to use international HR mechanisms and instruments.

To achieve these goals we use a number of strategies including human rights advocacy and strategic litigation, providing legal advice, undertaking, monitoring and research, making submissions and recommendations to government and international bodies,organise seminars and training workshops, assisting local citizens in community development, and participating in national,  regional and international networks.  

CHRD is made up of  5 board members, its chairperson, 6 full time staff and 2 part time staff.  It also receives volunteers and advisors through the Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program (AYAD), South-south Youth Exchange program of Fredscorpset of the Norwegian Government (FK), and International Senior Lawyers Project (ISLP).

Goal

Our vision: For every person to have the opportunity to participate actively and freely in the development process for establishing a democratic and humane society, gaining just benefits through having the knowledge and capacity to enjoy and claim human rights and freedoms.

Our goal: Contributing to the promotion and protection of human rights and  social  justice in Mongolia.

Board members

  • Mrs. G.Urantsooj, Chairperson of CHRD
  • Ms. L.Ariunchimeg,  sociologist
  • Mr.Ts.Adyasuren, ecologist
  • Ms. D.Saranchimeg, lawyer
  • Mr.N.Tsogt, lawyer

Staff

Mrs.G.Urantsooj, Chairperson

Mrs. D.Amarjargal, Program Coordinator of the Combating Human Trafficking Program

Mrs. D.Erdenechimeg, Program Coordinator of the Human Rights Advocacy Program

Ms. B. Batkhishig, Program Officer of the Human Rights Advocacy Program

Ms. U.Mandkhaitsetsen, Program Coordinator of the Community Based Development Program

Mrs. J.Baasankhuu, Financial Officer

Mrs. V.Oyuntsetseg, Office Manager

Mr. B.Sancho, IT Officer

Current Volunteers

Ms. Katherine Frank, AYAD Volunteer

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