To mark International Children’s Day, Good Neighbors organized a successful discussion titled “Sexual and Reproductive Health Education for Adolescents: Current Situation” in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Science(MOE), the National Center for Public Health(NCPH), the Mongolian National University of Education(MNUE), and representatives from general education schools. The event created a valuable platform to discuss real challenges, policies, and practical solutions.
The discussion featured panelists including:
O. Tsetsegbal, Health Education Advisor to the Minister of Education and Science,
J. Palamjav, Senior Officer for Reproductive, Child, Adolescent and Youth Health at the National Center for Public Health,
Dr. E. Munguntulga, Associate Professor at MNUE,
Ts. Zagdsum, Principal of “Erdem” School in Bayankhongor Province,
P. Ulziikhishig, Principal of General Education School No. 72 in Ulaanbaatar.
The session was moderated by M. Yanjinlkham, Program Coordination Manager at Good Neighbors Mongolia.
Key topics discussed included:
🔹 Current government policies and programs for adolescents,
🔹 Pressing issues such as STIs, unplanned pregnancy, and syphilis – their root causes and solutions,
🔹 The need for well-trained professionals to deliver reproductive health education,
🔹 The real-life challenges within school environments,
🔹 Preventive measures and budget-related possibilities for local governments.
✨ Representatives from the Ministries of Health and Education shared that they have jointly initiated a draft law on “Safe and Healthy Schools,” with actionable steps to implement reproductive health education policies. The Ministry of Health also revealed that one of the five strategic objectives in their 2025–2028 national plan focuses specifically on adolescent reproductive health education – a significant policy advancement.
✍️ In addition, MNUE and the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences have introduced a new academic track from 2024 to train Public Health Researchers, highlighting its strategic importance for national development.
📌 Local school representatives emphasized the opportunity to include funding for child protection and reproductive health education within local budgets, enabling more targeted support at the ground level.
🥳 Reproductive health education is not just a health issue — it's a human rights matter, a social development priority, and a foundation for a sustainable future.
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