Under the auspices of the President of Mongolia, the Third National Conference “Mongol Er Khun” (Mongolian Man) was held at the State Palace on March 17, 2026.

Opening the conference, President Khurelsukh noted that Mongolians have traditionally raised their sons to be courageous, wise, far-sighted, broad-minded, resilient, disciplined, honest, and faithful to their oaths. Men who embody these qualities and serve as a reliable pillar for their state and people have long been regarded as true Mongolian men. The Head of State emphasized his pride in Mongolian men and youth who carry forward the legacy, ideals, and achievements of their ancestors, elevating the reputation of their homeland across continents and the world. In particular, he highlighted the contributions of thousands of peacekeepers serving in global hotspots, who have brought recognition to the name “Mongolian soldier” worldwide.

The President stressed that loving and honoring one’s homeland, people, family, and children, while assuming greater duties and responsibilities and carrying the heavier burden, is a matter of a man’s honor and a noble obligation. He called on every man to strive to be physically healthy, mentally sound, broad-minded, possess the right attitude, uphold cultural heritage and values, and be knowledgeable, educated, and diligent.

The 2026 conference addressed three main themes: the traditional understanding of Mongolian manhood, leadership of the modern Mongolian man, and the value of men within the family. On this occasion, Minister of Family, Labour and Social Protection, Aubakir Telukhan, stated: “Men constitute 49 percent of our country’s total population. However, Mongolian men are more prone to accidents and have higher alcohol consumption, which increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases and premature death. Therefore, the government is implementing more systematic policies and measures targeting men.”

For instance, during the first national conference, attention was drawn to the significant disparity in life expectancy compared to the global average. As of the end of 2021, the average life expectancy for men was 66.7 years, while for women it was 76.2 years—a gap of 9.5 years. According to statistics at the end of 2024, male life expectancy reached 67.92 years and female life expectancy 77.1 years, reducing the gap by 0.32 points.

Since 2022, considerable attention has been given to improving occupational safety in male-dominated sectors such as mining, transport, road construction, and building. Policies and measures have also been implemented to support work–life balance for employees, the Minister noted in his report.

Subsequently, Deputy Minister of Defense Baasandamba Dashtseden introduced an initiative, proposed by the President, to launch the national movement “Ekh Oronch Mongol” (Patriotic Mongolian) for the year of 2026–2030. The movement aims to promote national core interests and cherished Mongolian values among children and youth, and to foster citizens who are healthy, educated, and ethically grounded.

More than 800 representatives from government bodies, civil society, and some aimags, the capital, and districts participated in the conference and issued policy recommendations. The conference has previously been organized under the auspices of the President of Mongolia in 2022 and 2024.

Published Date:2026-03-18