To all Mongolians living in every corner of our motherland and to every citizen of the free, democratic State of Mongolia living across the world, I extend my sincere greetings on the occasion of the 34th anniversary of the adoption of our new democratic Constitution.

On January 13, 1992, the 430 deputies of the People’s Great Hural, unified in their devotion to national interests, harmony, and collective aspirations, proclaimed and adopted the Constitution of Mongolia—the guarantee of our statehood, the protection of human rights, and the foundation of a free, democratic society.

The Constitution embodies fundamental civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights, as well as the core principles and values ensuring individual freedom, equality before the law, and the sovereignty of the people. It stands as the supreme symbol of trust between the state and its citizens.

Safeguarding the 18 fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed in Article Sixteen is the foremost responsibility of the State Great Hural, established through the highest decision and choice of the people. Celebrating Constitution Day is both a reminder of our historical decision to choose independence and democracy, and an invitation to reflect on the work ahead to protect human rights. The value of this day lies in strengthening our knowledge and awareness of defending the natural rights we are born with. The rights of the state begin with the rights of the citizen. Human rights are your rights.

As we celebrate the 34th anniversary of the democratic Constitution, we are placing special focus on children’s rights—because children are the future owners of our country—and on citizens’ economic rights and freedoms that will shape a better tomorrow.

Mongolia is a youthful nation where two out of every three citizens are children or young people—full of energy, hope, and future potential. Without ensuring the protection of children’s rights, we cannot fully protect human rights. Although our occupations, places of residence, and personal interests differ, we are united by one desire: to raise our children safely, in a healthy, nurturing environment, to educate them, and to help them grow into capable global citizens.

Article 16.1.11 of the Constitution declares: “The State shall protect the interests of the family, mother, infant, and child.”
Yet, despite the existence of a legal framework, violations of children’s rights are not decreasing. Many innocent children continue to become victims of tragic crimes, demanding stronger responsibility and concrete results from all of us.

Behind every case of violence, crime, household accident, negligence, or child labor highlighted by the National Human Rights Commission are the tears of children—fearful, seeking help, with their futures at risk.

Slow or inaccessible assistance, partial implementation of laws, lack of cooperation among state institutions, indifference, and insufficient accountability continue to harm children.

Although the State Great Hural has increased funding for child protection—8 billion MNT in 2023, 14 billion in 2024, and 20 billion in 2025—significant misallocations, unspent funds, and ineffective use persist, diminishing even the impact of international aid.

The revised Child Protection Law has been in force for a year, yet 14 out of 24 necessary implementation regulations—related to health, education, justice, and digital child protection — remain unapproved.
 

The State Great Hural will strictly demand and monitor the immediate approval of these regulations.

We also call on the representatives of the six provinces that have not yet approved funding for temporary child protection shelters to fulfill their legal obligations without delay.

The year 2026 will be devoted to strengthening legal protection for children and ensuring strict oversight of implementation—a year of real action, not empty words.

During the spring session, the revised Family Law will be prioritized to protect children’s rights and legal interests. A specialized Family and Child Affairs Court has already been established to ensure that child-related cases are handled by trained judges. The draft Law on the Adjudication of Family Cases will also be reviewed and adopted promptly. Judges will apply enhanced evidentiary standards to ensure well-rounded and accurate decision-making that protects children’s best interests.

Resolution No. 35, adopted in 2023 following the 22nd human rights report, requires addressing challenges in providing services to child witnesses, victims, and offenders. Yet implementation remains insufficient. The situation demands a fundamental overhaul of the witness and victim protection system.

In memory of the Mongolian girl whose tragic case deeply moved our nation, Mongolia will build independent, model-standard shelters for witnesses and victims, in line with international norms, and establish a specialized protection service.

On this 34th Constitution Day, I also highlight the “Let’s Unburden” initiative, aimed at eliminating administrative barriers restricting citizens’ economic rights and freedoms. As Speaker, I have launched this initiative to remove outdated legal and bureaucratic obstacles that restrict human rights.

We will free citizens and businesses from bureaucratic constraints that hinder economic freedom, encourage corruption, and obstruct innovation. More than 30 types of business activities will shift to a “notification-based” system, allowing immediate operation unless expressly prohibited.

Additionally, 15 bureaucratic steps that previously obstructed renewable energy producers from connecting to the central grid have been abolished. An AI analysis feature has been added to the official d.parliament.mn platform, allowing citizens to instantly check whether draft laws comply with constitutional human rights protections.

The duty of a democratic government is not to restrict rights, but to protect them. This is the spirit of the Constitution. It protects the citizen from the state. The “Let’s Unburden” initiative is a concrete step toward expanding every citizen’s opportunity to shape their own future.

The Constitution is not merely a state document. It is the guarantee of the lives of Mongolian families, children, and every citizen—an agreement of trust between the state and the people. 

To you, dear citizen, I extend my sincere greetings on this historic day of the adoption of the Constitution of Mongolia.

May the sun of freedom shine equally upon every citizen!