IRI and TAF Collaborate to Strengthen Women and Youth Voices in Mongolia
(WorldNews China)

As Mongolia prepares for its ninth parliamentary election this month, the country is forging a path to increased citizen engagement in the political process. With one of the youngest populations in the Indo-Pacific, the democracy of Mongolia depends on the active participation of young people. Recognizing this, the International Republican Institute (IRI) has teamed up with the Asia Foundation (TAF) and key Mongolian civil society organizations (CSOs) to amplify the voices of youth and other marginalized groups throughout the electoral period. Wedged between China and Russia, Mongolia peacefully transitioned to democracy 30 years ago and is now an important U.S. strategic...