The National Commission consists of the following bodies:
• The General Assembly, which meets in plenary at least once a year.
• The Secretariat.
Members/Composition
As an independent body, the National Commission is composed of 19 members representing the government departments, national organizations and institutions, NGOs, the media, UNESCO Clubs and eminent academics and experts in UNESCO’s fields of competence.
Committees/Sub-Committees Details
Sub-committee Topics
[X] Education
[X] Communication
[X] Other
Interaction with UNESCO and National Commissions
Overview
The Mongolian National Commission collaborates with a number of National Commissions in the Region for staff exchange programme and joint projects (Japan, Rep. of Korea, China, etc.). It maintains sound working relations with UNESCO Field Offices in Beijing and Bangkok as well as with such regional institutions as the Asia and the Pacific Cultural Center for UNESCO (ACCU), the National Federation of UNESCO Associations in Japan (NFUAJ) and the Asia-Pacific Center of Education for International Understanding (APCEIU).
Activities of the National Commission
Community media for multilingualism and cultural diversity in Mongolia
Domain
Cultural Diversity
Location
Khuvsgul province, Mongolia
Country
Mongolia
Region
Asia and the Pacific
Scope
National
From (Y-m-d)
01/01/2005
To (Y-m-d)
31/12/2006
Activity type
Other
Description
The project target groups are two ethnic minorities of Mongolia, Darkhad and Tsaatan communities at Khuvsgul province some 1000 kilometer distant from the capital city. Under the project activities, we have established two media centers at Tsagaanuur and Renchinlkhumbe soum of Khuvsgul province and one FM Radio station at Renchinlhumbe soum of Khuvsgul province. The radio station is able to cover 35 to 45 kilometers, reaching to 3000 people.
Organizers
The National Commission
Financing
UNESCO IPDC
Training Workshop on the Preservation of Documentary Heritage in Mongolia
Domain
Preservation
Location
Mongolia
Country
Mongolia
Region
Asia and the Pacific
Scope
National
From (Y-m-d)
30/04/2006
To (Y-m-d)
05/05/2006
Activity type
Training
Description
In March 2006, a Korean expert team on documentary heritage conducted an evaluation work in some parts of Mongolia to assess the current status of documentary heritage preservation. Following this, a UNESCO Training Workshop on the Preservation of Documentary Heritage in Mongolia was organized from 30 April to 5 May 2006 by the initiative of the UNESCO Beijing Office with the support and collaboration of Korean National Commission for UNESCO, Korean National Library and Archive.
Organizers
The National Commission, at the initiative of the UNESCO Beijing Office and with support and collaboration of Korean National Commission for UNESCO, Korean National Library and Archive.
international workshop on Elaboration of the joint Management Plan for Uvs Nuur Basin transboundary World Natural Heritage Property
Location
Mongolia
Country
Mongolia
Region
Asia and the Pacific
Scope
National
From (Y-m-d)
10/09/2005
To (Y-m-d)
15/09/2005
Activity type
Training
Description
In 10-15 September 2005, an international workshop on Elaboration of the joint Management Plan for Uvs Nuur Basin transboundary World Natural Heritage Property was organized in collaboration with UNESCO Beijing Office, World Heritage Center, IUCN and Russian Federal Committee for the World Heritage. The outcome of this international training workshop, funded under the International Technical Cooperation Scheme, was to evaluate the current status of preservation of this World Heritage site and to draft the strategic framework of co-operation between Mongolia and the Russian Federation. This will help to guide the long-range development of the different parts of the joint Uvs Lake Basin World Heritage property ensuring that the World Heritage values are respected and enhanced over the passage of time. Cluster sites Management plans have been translated into the English, so that to have more inputs from international experts
Organizers
The National Commission in collaboration with UNESCO Beijing Office, World Heritage Center, IUCN and Russian Federal Committee for the World Heritage.
Financing
funded under the International Technical Cooperation Scheme
UNESCO Week in Mongolia (2005)
Domain
E-Governance
From (Y-m-d)
01/10/2005
To (Y-m-d)
31/10/2005
Activity type
Celebration of the 60th Anniversary of UNESCO
Description
In October 2005 on the occasion of UN and UNESCO’s 60 Years Anniversary “UNESCO Week in Mongolia” a week of nationwide events were organized in Mongolia with the full support and partnership of UNESCO Beijing Office. During this event, which greatly enhanced the public profile both of the National Commission and UNESCO, more than 15 activities were organized covering education, natural sciences, social and human sciences, culture, and communication sectors.
Organizers
The National Commission with the full support and partnership of UNESCO Beijing Office
10th Meeting of UNESCO-MAB East Asian Biosphere Reserve Network (EABRN-10)
Domain
People and Nature
Location
Terelj National Park, Mongolia
Country
Mongolia
Region
Asia and the Pacific
Scope
National
From (Y-m-d)
01/09/2007
To (Y-m-d)
05/09/2007
Activity type
Meetings
Description
10th Meeting of UNESCO-MAB East-Asian Biosphere Reserve Network (EABRN-10): Protection of Sacred Natural Sites; Importance for Biodiversity COnversation.
Organizers
Mongolian National Commission for UNESCO, Mongolian MAB Committee, Ministry of Nature and Environment of Mongolia, EABRN Project Secretariat, UNESCO-Beijing.
World Heritage Sub-regional Consultative Workshop for Promotion of Transboundary co-operation
Domain
Tangible Cultural Heritage
Location
Ulaanbaatar
Country
Mongolia
Region
Asia and the Pacific
Scope
Sous-régional
From (Y-m-d)
2/9/2008
To (Y-m-d)
5/9/2008
Activity type
Workshops
Description
Contents: lectures, discussions, adoption of Action Plan, field trips
Sessions:
- Introduction of Transboundary co-operation within the World Heritage Convention
- Case studies of the existing Transboundary nomination/co-operation within the World Heritage Convention: challenges for the establishment of transboundary co-operation
- Potential Transboundary Co-operation: the Golden Mountains of the Altai between China, Kazakhstan, Mongolia and the Russian Federation
- Debate and Brainstorming on the Value of the Altai Mountains: Recommendations towards transboundary co-operation for the Altai Mountains
Organizers
World Heritage Centre, UNESCO, jointly with the Mongolian National Commission for UNESCO, in close co-operation with UNESCO Office in Beijing
International festival and symposium of hoomei singers
Domain
Culture
Location
Ulaanbaatar
Country
Mongolia
Region
Asia and the Pacific
Scope
Inter-régional
From (Y-m-d)
8/5/2009
To (Y-m-d)
10/5/2009
Activity type
Other
Description
The aim of this event was to draw attention of the international community to the unique throat-singing art. Participants included Hoomei singers of Mongolia as well as Scholars from Russia, the United States, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Germany, and Chinese Inner Mongolia.
Organizers
Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, the Academic Ensemble of National Dance and Song, Mongolia's Hoomei Association, and UNESCO National Commission of Mongolia.
Keywords
Art, Music
The First International Festival of Morin Khuur
Domain
Culture
Location
Ulaanbaatar
Country
Mongolia
Region
Asia and the Pacific
Scope
Inter-régional
From (Y-m-d)
4/5/2008
To (Y-m-d)
7/5/2008
Activity type
Other
Description
Event included speeches from foreign morin khuur teachers, an exhibition of the morin khuur creative workers and prefomances of morin khuur musicians.
Organizers
Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, the Mongolian National Commission of the UNESCO, the Morin khuur Center, the Mongolian Arts Council and the Companies "Admon", "Petrovis" together with the Centeral Cultural Palace, the Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet, the University of Art and Culture
Sponsor: The Mongol Post Bank
Commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Domain
Human Rights
Description
In ordert to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Mongolian National Commission for UNESCO implemented several activities.
Some of the implemented activities are:
1) Open Day on Human Rights in the Tuv province.
2) Consultation Meeting “Against Torture” for crime registrars and investigators on 25 June 2008.
3) A Theoretical and Practical Conference on “Legal provision against torture” on 26 June 2008.
4) Conduction of a research in detention centers, working under the General Office for Implementing Court Decisions, located in Darkhan-Uul, the Orkhon provinces and the Baganuur district.
5) Open Day on Human Rights in Gobi - Altai and Zavkhan provinces.
6) Open Day on “Children - our future” in the children’s prison No. 411, working under the General Office for Implementing Court Decisions.
7) Training on “Struggling against torture and International standard for prisons” in the women’s prison No. 407 of the General Office for Implementing Court Decisions.
8) Elaboration and compilation of an evaluation questionnaire for students “Temperature of students’ rights in schools”.
9) Production and distribution of a manual for prisoners on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
10) Organization of an essay competition among students on “The 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights”.
11) Publication and distribution of a special edition of the journal “Human Rights” in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Organizers
Mogolian National Commission for UNESCO
Keywords
Human rights
World Heritage Education Training Workshop
Location
Karakorum
Country
Mongolia
Region
Asia and the Pacific
From (Y-m-d)
15/08/2009
To (Y-m-d)
19/08/2009
Activity type
Training
Organizers
Mongolian National Commission for UNESCO in collaboration with UNESCO Office in Beijing
