A Child Protection System in Mongolia

Summary

The beginnings of transition around 1990 in Mongolia coincided with a number of major global developments for children, alongside the onset of increasing change as a main condition of the lives of many children. The effects of these changes are interrelated. An increasing number of children are at vulnerable to and/or experiencing harm, abuse, violence and exploitation – and in need of protection. International frameworks for children’s rights, child protection and children’s participation have been ratified by the Government of Mongolia. The circumstances of children and existing provision, along with on-going change and government duties, require the development of an integrated child protection system.