AKIPRESS.COM - The United Nations in Mongolia welcomes the efforts of the Government of Mongolia to realize women’s rights progressively, the UN said in its statement on occasion of the International Women's Day.

"The United Nations also welcomes the country’s effort to revise labor legislation to align with international labor standards including equal pay for work of equal value, non-discrimination in work and occupation and prohibition of all types harassment and abuse at workplace.

Mongolia is also one of 9 countries that successfully met targets to reduce Maternal Mortality by 2/3.

While the Government of Mongolia have taken significant steps towards gender equality, women in Mongolia are still underrepresented at policy-making level, suffer from gender-based violence and often lack the facilities and services such as alternative childcare, flexible working culture that enables equal participation in society.

We renew our commitment to advancing gender equality and enhance women’s ability to participate and lead their lives without any fear or need and realize their dream in just, fair and safe society with the greatest capabilities."