MONFEMNET National Network is a non-partisan, non-governmental organization with a mission to serve as a strong driving force for the development of national, broad-based, democratic, sustainable, and transformative movements for women’s human rights, gender equality, substantive democracy, and social justice with our 19 member organizations.
Founded as the National Network of Mongolian Women’s NGOs in 2000 at the initiative of the attendees of the 5th Forum of Mongolian Women’s NGOs, it has been transformed rapidly since 2005. The Network updated its rules in 2007 and appointed its regulating body for the first time.
The charter was renewed in the 2007 Forum to assure gender equality, women’s human rights, democracy, and social justice as part of the organization’s expansion of its mandate in order to increase the breadth and depth as well as the effectiveness of its activities.
Between the All-Members’ Conferences, a Governing Board elected for a 3- year term by the All-Members’ Conference shall govern the Network based on the principle of collective leadership.
The function of the Oversight Committee is to monitor the compliance of the Network’s decisions with the bylaw.
The Coordinating Office will ensure consistent operation of the Network on a day to day basis under the leadership of the Coordinator.
Feminism is an ideology, movement, philosophy, and way of life that calls for both personal and societal transformation. It seeks to fundamentally change the current social, political, economic, and cultural systems that are deeply entrenched in patriarchy. Feminism envisions a world where every individual has the real opportunity to live freely—free from poverty, environmental destruction, inequality, discrimination, and violence—while creatively shaping, defining, discovering, and expressing themselves.
General Objective:
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To bring about radical transformation of all societal power structures that lead to discrimination, oppression, and exploitation based on gender, age, sexual orientation, ability, race, religion, ethnicity, location, class, caste, or heritage in pursuit of gender equality for all individuals and groups.
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The goal is not to share the existing power and privilege of men, nor to become like men, but rather to build an entirely new social system free from violence, war, conflict, and militarization that ensures equal socio-economic and human rights for all and respects both people and the planet.
To become a member of the MONFEMNET National Network, follow these steps:
- Understand Our Values: Familiarize yourself with the core values and bylaws of the MONFEMNET National Network.
- Check Eligibility: Any individual, group, or non-governmental organization that shares our values, principles, policies, strategies, and rules—and meets the membership criteria—is welcome to apply for membership.
- Submit Your Application: Contact the MONFEMNET National Network’s Coordinating Office and submit your membership application.
- Review Process: The Board of Directors will evaluate all membership applications and make decisions based on a majority vote among board members.
- Membership Confirmation: If your application is approved by the Board of Directors, your membership will be confirmed upon payment of the membership fee, following the established procedures.
To receive training, please contact the Coordinating Office of the MONFEMNET National Network to discuss your training needs, content, and determine the budget.
To effectively pursue its core mission, the MONFEMNET National Network collaborates with both national and international government and non-government organizations, as well as various other entities. This collaboration occurs in the following ways:
- Exchanging Information: Sharing experiences and methodologies to enhance knowledge and learning.
- Pooling Resources: Combining knowledge, experience, and resources to support each other effectively.
- Forming Alliances: Joining forces with like-minded organizations to work towards a shared vision, common interests, and collective goals.
- Developing Partnerships: Creating equitable and effective partnerships that benefit all parties involved.
- Building Movements: Establishing strong, well-organized, and broad-based movements for greater impact.
- Advocating for Justice: Promoting justice and accountability in policymaking based on a united position, shared values, and common principles.