UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk visiting Mongolia www.gogo.mn
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk is visiting Mongolia from May 10 to 11, 2026.
During his visit, he will hold bilateral talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs B.Battsetseg and Minister of Justice and Internal Affairs S.Amarsaikhan.
He is also scheduled to meet with representatives of the Mongolian National Human Rights Commission, civil society and religious organizations, and the diplomatic corps. In addition, he will deliver a lecture on human rights to government representatives, civil society, academic institutions, and students.
The visit is considered important for strengthening cooperation between the Government of Mongolia, the United Nations, and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, as well as for accelerating the implementation of international human rights treaties and conventions to which Mongolia is a party.
The last visit to Mongolia by a UN High Commissioner for Human Rights was made by Mary Robinson in 2000.
Published Date:2026-05-12





