Women Political Leaders Expand Cooperation
Source: Montsame
Ulaanbaatar, September 18, 2025 /MONTSAME/. The Asian Women Parliamentarian Caucus (AWPC) Meeting 2025 was commenced on September 15, 2025, under the theme of “Achieving Gender Equality through Economic Empowerment: Policies for a Sustainable Future.
On the second day of the AWPC Meeting on September 16, 2025, the conference continued with the “Women in the Workforce: Closing the Pay Gap” session, followed by a discussion on the discrepancy in the “Equal Work, Equal Pay” policy in certain countries. Specifically, low wages, sometimes even non-payments, in fields where women work most, are one of the reasons that lead to poverty. Depending on the geographical location, economic, and cultural conditions of Mongolia, men often work in fields that pay high wages, which can stifle financial freedom and prevent women from securing leadership positions. Member of Parliament Jargalan Batbayar noted that relatively well-paying jobs in Mongolia, such as those in the construction and mining sectors, are predominantly held by men, which contributes to the disparity, and that this issue requires careful attention.
Ulaanbaatar, September 18, 2025 /MONTSAME/. The Asian Women Parliamentarian Caucus (AWPC) Meeting 2025 was commenced on September 15, 2025, under the theme of “Achieving Gender Equality through Economic Empowerment: Policies for a Sustainable Future.
On the second day of the AWPC Meeting on September 16, 2025, the conference continued with the “Women in the Workforce: Closing the Pay Gap” session, followed by a discussion on the discrepancy in the “Equal Work, Equal Pay” policy in certain countries. Specifically, low wages, sometimes even non-payments, in fields where women work most, are one of the reasons that lead to poverty. Depending on the geographical location, economic, and cultural conditions of Mongolia, men often work in fields that pay high wages, which can stifle financial freedom and prevent women from securing leadership positions. Member of Parliament Jargalan Batbayar noted that relatively well-paying jobs in Mongolia, such as those in the construction and mining sectors, are predominantly held by men, which contributes to the disparity, and that this issue requires careful attention.