Mongolia – Forced labour

By Daniel Morris | 22. February 2024

CHAPTER II. Actions to improve the duty of the state in protecting human rights

7. Enforce the implementation of legislation prohibiting forced labour and the worst forms of child labour.

 Actions and measures to be implemented:

Verify that national legislation fully reflects the provisions and obligations of ILO [International Labour Organisation] Convention No. 29 on Forced Labour and ILO Convention No. 105 on the Abolition of Forced Labour and take measures to bring relevant legislation into conformity with these Conventions.

  • Time frame: 2023-2024
  • Criteria: The compatibility of national legislation with the applicable Conventions will be examined and appropriate conclusions and recommendations are made. Draft amendments to relevant laws and legislation will be prepared and submitted for approval.
  • Implementing organisation: MLSP [Ministry of Labour and Social Protection]
  • Jointly implementing organisations: MFA [Ministry of Foreign Affairs], Relevant ministries and organisations, CMTU [Confederation of Mongolian Trade Union], Ios [International organisations].

Identify child employment violations in workplaces where the employment of minors is prohibited, conduct regular inspections and take action to eliminate violations.

  • Time frame: 2023 – 2027
  • Criteria: Monitoring and inspections will be carried out to eliminate the violations.
  • Implementing organisation: MLSP, Monitoring unit of the relevant ministries, Family, Child, and Youth Development Agency (FCYDA).

Organise activities to raise awareness and understanding among employers and workers about forced labour, the worst forms of child labour and their abolition.

  • Time frame: 2023 – 2027
  • Criteria: Activities to raise awareness and understanding will be planned and organised in phases
  • Implementing organisations: MLSP, FCYDA
  • Jointly implementing organisations: Relevant ministries and agencies, MNCCI [Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry], MEF [Mongolia Economic Forum], CMTU [Confederation of Mongolian Trade Union], NGOs.