At the UN Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) 50th session, the United Kingdom set out three recommendations for Mongolia covering media freedom, protections for LGBT+ people, and the response to domestic violence. In its statement, published on GOV.UK, the UK commended Mongolia’s commitment to democracy and human rights, while calling for sustained action on corruption, judicial independence and transparent management of mineral wealth.
On media freedom, the UK urged Mongolia to ensure journalists and civil society can operate without intimidation or detention. It recommended repealing restrictive laws and taking active steps to safeguard reporters and advocates from harassment and imprisonment, signalling that legal reform and operational guidance for authorities will be central to progress.
The UK welcomed Mongolia’s anti-discrimination legislation protecting LGBT+ individuals and encouraged stronger enforcement. It recommended implementation measures and professional codes of conduct to embed inclusive practice across public services and workplaces so that legal protections translate into day-to-day access and safety.
Recognising steps already taken on domestic violence, the UK encouraged Mongolia to expand police training, improve coordination between agencies and strengthen victim support services. The statement also pointed to the value of public awareness campaigns to increase reporting and connect survivors with assistance.
Beyond these immediate actions, the statement underscored the need for sustained work on anti-corruption and judicial independence, alongside fair and transparent distribution of mineral wealth. The UK presented these areas as essential to strengthening public trust.
Within the UPR process, Mongolia will indicate which recommendations it accepts, after which implementation is monitored through government reporting and follow-up at the Human Rights Council. This provides a structured mechanism for tracking delivery against commitments.
For policy officials in Ulaanbaatar, the recommendations imply practical workstreams: reviewing and, where necessary, amending restrictive provisions; issuing operational guidance to law enforcement; embedding anti-discrimination standards across frontline services; and improving referral pathways and service capacity for domestic violence cases.
For international partners and donors, the UK’s statement highlights where technical assistance could align with government priorities, including legal reform, journalist safety measures, frontline training and survivor services. According to the UK Government, cooperation with Mongolia is grounded in shared democratic values, open societies, a deepening economic relationship and respect for international law.