Press releases from the LGBT Centre

"ЛГБТ Төв"-ийн Удирдах зөвлөлд ажиллахыг урьж байна

Written by Administrator Wednesday, 29 June 2011 12:35

Нөлөөллийн болон Залуучуудын хөтөлбөрийн менежерийн ажлын байрны зар

Written by Administrator Wednesday, 29 June 2011 11:18

ЛГБТ Төв дараах ажлын байранд ажилтан шалгаруулж авна.

JOB DESCRIPTION: ADVOCACY PROGRAMME MANAGER

The LGBT Centre (Mongolia) is looking for a highly qualified individual experienced in project management, communication design, advocacy, policy analysis, campaign design and management to join the LGBT Centre team of committed and passionate human rights defenders.

The Advocacy Programme Manager shall discharge the following responsibilities:

Lead the Advocacy Programme area by conducting policy research and analysis in relation to the LGBT rights in Mongolia, designing and managing the Centre’s campaigns and communications, and related activities such as monitoring and evaluation of the programme, project management through proposal development, budgeting and tracking expenditure, implementation of project activities, human resources management where necessary, financial and narrative reporting;

Develop media and communications strategies for the advancement of the Centre’s overall vision as well its programmatic work, including of other programmes;

Draft communications and advocacy materials (press releases, issue briefs, reports to relevant human rights bodies domestically and internationally) on matters relating to the lives and rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Mongolia;

Take a lead on promoting the Centre’s “Safe Workplace” initiative especially with the relevant major partner organisations, recruiting new members and conducting trainings for the initiative members;

Take a lead on promotion of LGBT health issues (transgender health, lesbian and bisexual women’s health and HIV/AIDS);

Act as a spokesperson, outreach and coalition building resource person of the Centre, representing the organisation at various human rights forums and international advocacy events as required; and

Other responsibilities and tasks as may be required.

Applicants shall possess preferably a Master’s degree in law, political science, gender/women’s studies, and substantial experience in campaign development and management, policy and legislative analysis, fluency in English, ability to write in diverse styles in both Mongolian and English, ability to work in a dynamic and at times stressful environment, capacity to multitask and work independently as well as in a team as required. Previous experience in academia, political or grassroots campaigns, and media is preferred. Applicants shall have three and more years of relevant work experience. The ideal candidate is creative, highly analytical, communicative, and detail-oriented. S/he possesses a can-do attitude, flexibility and good humour necessary among staff in a small office.

Applicants are invited to submit their application letters together with the resume and a sample of their writing in English and Mongolian (the samples shall be no more than 5 pages each, preferably on a topic relating to human rights) to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it We offer a competitive salary. Application deadline is 5 August 2011. Qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates shall be invited for further interviews.

JOB DESCRIPTION: YOUTH PROGRAMME MANAGER

The LGBT Centre (Mongolia) is looking for a highly qualified individual experienced in project management, community development and youth/education to join the LGBT Centre team of committed and passionate human rights defenders.

The Youth Programme Manager shall discharge the following responsibilities:

Lead the Youth Programme area by managing various initiatives and projects under the programme, namely the LGBT Radio, LGBT theatre group, gay-straight alliance student coalition building, and related activities such as monitoring and evaluation of the programme, project management through proposal development, budgeting and tracking expenditure, implementation of project activities, human resources management where necessary, financial and narrative reporting;

Develop and implement the gay-straight alliance coalition building strategies to engage students in the urban centres and the rural areas, outreach to LGBT students and youth out of school;

Take a lead on developing various community initiatives aimed at LGBT youth empowerment and leadership building with a high level of participation from youth at design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation stages;

Take a lead on further development and implementation of the “Parents and Friends of LGBT” programme area;

Develop solid working relations with major government and non-government institutions, including youth organisations, government agencies in charge of youth welfare, universities and secondary education institutions to ensure inclusion of LGBT youth issues in curriculum design as well as social services for youth and students; and

Other responsibilities and tasks as may be required.

Applicants shall possess a degree in social work, community development, psychology, and substantial experience working with youth, social campaign development and management, fluency in English, ability to write in diverse styles in both Mongolian and English, demonstrate excellent leadership skills, ability to work in a dynamic and at times stressful environment, capacity to multitask and work independently as well as in a team as required. Previous experience in grassroots and youth organisations is preferred. Applicants shall have three and more years of relevant work experience. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, creative, communicative, and detail-oriented leader. S/he possesses a can-do attitude, flexibility and good humour necessary among staff in a small office.

Applicants are invited to submit their application letters together with the resume and a sample of their writing in English and Mongolian (the samples shall be no more than 5 pages each, preferably on a topic relating to human rights) to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it We offer a competitive salary. Application deadline is 5 August 2011. Qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates shall be invited for further interviews.

Joint Statement on the Rights of LGBT Persons at the Human Rights Council

Written by Administrator Thursday, 24 March 2011 15:08

US Department of State, Office of the Spokesman (22 March 2011): At the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva 85 countries joined a Joint Statement entitled “Ending Acts of Violence and Related Human Rights Violations Based On Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity.”  This follows previous statements on the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons issued at the United Nations, including a 2006 statement by 54 countries at the Human Rights Council, and a 2008 statement that has garnered 67 countries’ support at the General Assembly.  The United States is amongst the signatory states to both previous efforts.  The United States co-chaired the core group of countries that have worked to submit this statement, along with Colombia and Slovenia.

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Press release 2010/12/28

Written by Administrator Tuesday, 28 December 2010 14:00

LGBT Centre wins international and national human rights awards

December 28, 2010

The Mongolian LGBT Centre NGO has been named the winner of the prestigious 2011 Felipa de Souza Award, given out each year by the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) to an organisation or individual whose work has made a significant contribution toward securing the full enjoyment of the human rights of all people and communities subject to discrimination or abuse on the basis of sexual orientation or expression, gender identity or expression, and/or HIV status, anywhere in the world.

The award commemorates Felipa de Souza, a woman who was convicted and tortured in Brazil by the Portuguese Inquisition in 1591 for having relationships with other women.

With the Felipa Award, IGLHRC seeks to publicly recognise the courage and activism of grassroots groups and individuals working under the most challenging conditions in pursuit of human rights for all people irrespective of sexual orientation or expression, gender identity or expression, and/or HIV status.

LGBT Centre Executive Director Robyn Garner said the award was recognition for the hard work of the NGO’s staff who, under often difficult and dangerous circumstances, are endeavouring to put an end to discrimination against LGBT people in Mongolia.

“2010 has been a landmark year for LGBT human rights in Mongolia,” Ms Garner said. “For the first time history we have had Mongolian LGBT issues addressed in the United Nations, and we have secured the government’s pledge to collaborate on ending the widespread discrimination taking place in all sectors of life against sexuality minorities.”

Two LGBT Centre staff will be flown to New York in March to receive the award, where they will meet with funders and other LGBT organisations.

The LGBT Centre has also been named Human Rights Defenders of the Year by the Democratic Youth Union of the Democratic Party.

“This was a significant breakthrough for LGBT human rights nationally,” Ms Garner said. “It clearly signals that LGBT human rights issues are now on the national human rights agenda, and gives the entire LGBT community of Mongolia hope for a better future.

“We commend the Democratic Youth Union for its progressiveness, vision and courage in giving this award to the LGBT Centre. It is only with such vision that Mongolia will truly become a free country for all.”

For more information, contact Robyn Garner on +976 9980 0339, or LGBT Centre Advocacy Programme Manager Otgonbaatar Tsedendemberel on +976 9585 3419.

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Хэвлэлийн мэдэгдэл 2010/11/02

Written by Administrator Monday, 08 November 2010 14:36

Монгол Улсын Засгийн газар ТББ-тай хамтран ажиллахаа НҮБ-ын Хүний эрхийн зөвлөлийн өмнө илэрхийллээ

2010 оны 11 дүгээр сарын 2-ны өдрийн 10-13 цагт Швейцар улсын Женев хотноо хуралдсан НҮБ-ын Хүний эрхийн зөвлөлийн ээлжит дүгнэлт хэлэлцүүлгийн 9 дэх хуралдаанд Монгол Улсын Засгийн газар хүний эрхийн төлөв байдлаа танилцуулж, дүгнүүллээ.

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Press release 2010/10/06

Written by Administrator Thursday, 07 October 2010 14:53

PRESS RELEASE: LAUNCH OF THE LGBT CENTRE’S “END DISCRIMINATION” CAMPAIGN

October 6, 2010: On November 16, 2010,  the LGBT Centre NGO – Mongolia’s  first NGO working  for  the  human  rights  of  lesbian,  gay,  bisexual  and  transgender  people  –  will  be launching a multimedia “End Discrimination” campaign.

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