A) Objectives of the pledge:
The Government of Mongolia and the Mongolian Red Cross Society jointly pledge to continue to strengthen the promotion and domestic implementation of international humanitarian law.
As an effort to strengthen the domestic implementation of international humanitarian law in Mongolia, in 2021, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, the Mongolian Red Cross Society, and the International Committee of the Red Cross signed a tripartite agreement to conduct an IHL Assessment Study to assess the implementation of international humanitarian law in Mongolia (“IHL Study” hereinafter). The IHL study was finalized and is intended to be launched by the end of 2025.
B) Action plan:
- Create a four-year Action Plan for the implementation of the recommendations of the IHL Study.
- Establish a working group to oversee the implementation of the recommendations of the IHL Study and its progress.
- Continue to strengthen the promotion and dissemination of international humanitarian law to raise awareness and understanding of international humanitarian law in Mongolia amongst Mongolian authorities and armed forces.
- Continue to support and work with the Mongolia Red Cross Society to promote international humanitarian law and support the work of the IHL Core Group, chaired by the Mongolian Red Cross Society.
- Enhance cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross on international humanitarian law and humanitarian affairs.
C) Indicators for measuring progress:
- Existence of the four-year Action Plan with concrete timelines to measure progress.
- 2 working group meetings per year on the recommendations of the IHL Study.
- 3 events involving a mix of government authorities, legal professionals, armed forces, academia, and youth conducted annually to disseminate the IHL in Mongolia.
- Number of (1) annual meetings or events held by the Government of Mongolia and the Mongolian Red Cross Society concerning this pledge to discuss achievements and challenges in the implementation of commitments.
D) Resource implications:
The Government of Mongolia and the Mongolian Red Cross Society will make efforts to allocate the necessary human, technical, and financial resources, within the limits of their respective mandates and capacities, to implement the activities outlined in this pledge. This includes support for the development and execution of the Action Plan, organization of coordination and dissemination events, and follow-up on the recommendations of the IHL Study. Where appropriate, the parties will seek technical assistance and financial support from relevant partners, including the International Committee of the Red Cross and other international stakeholders, to complement national resources and ensure the effective implementation of the pledge.
