Thousands of organisations worldwide in over 180 countries have joined their efforts on 21 September 2012 to mark Peace Day calling for global ceasefire and non – violence.
Association for Development of Mongolian Women in Europe, Mongolian Cultural Centre in UK and Mongolian Democracy Youth Association joined the ‘Reducing Domestic Violence’ Coalition which had brought together 193 organisations in 85 countries, dedicated to reducing domestic violence. In support of the Reducing Domestic Violence Coalition, the above mentioned organisations jointly organised a friendly unisex basketball tournament on 21 and 23 September 2012 in London to raise awareness of domestic violence issues.
Furthermore, a seminar was held by ADMWE executive director Altansuvd in Ulaanbaatar on Peace Day 21 September 2012, on developing partnership working between government and non government organisations in order to reinforce the social protection system to combat domestic violence. The seminar was attended by Isobelle Stuart, the First Lady of the Embassy of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in Mongolia; M.Munkhsaruul , Leader of the National Centre against Domestic Violence; Aruintaria, Lawyer; Caroline Clarke of PWC Audit LLC –Partner; J.Tsolmon, Former Mongolian Health Minister; Sh. Munkhtsesteg of the Economic Development Ministry of Mongolia and P.Tsetsegmaa.
Domestic Violence is not a private issue. It is a crime which violates human rights and fundamental freedoms of the affected individuals. However, domestic violence still affects millions in all societies to a greater or a less degree, irrespective of economic status, class or culture.
Dear fellow Mongolians, let‘s fight together for a brighter, happier and healthier future for all our families!
We can stop domestic violence by working together.
We thank everyone for their support and participation.
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