Mongolian women established the first women's organization in Asia.
In the history of Mongolia, the National Liberation Revolution of 1911, which ended the 200-year rule of the Manchu dynasty, re-established the Mongolian state, and started the renaissance of the Mongolian people, is a special page in the history of the Mongolian people with an ancient tradition of statehood, and a historical event that future generations will remember with pride. happened.
This national liberation revolution was the realization of two hundred years of indomitable desire and persistent struggle of Mongolians to rebuild their independent country, and the beginning of great national revival, which became the real foundation of the People's Revolution of 1921. Since then, the main goals of strengthening Mongolia's independence, gaining international recognition, and establishing relations with foreign countries have been implemented.
Political and social changes in Mongolia have allowed Mongolian women to have the same rights and social status as men.
Women workers at the head of a garment factory. 1930s.
With the victory of the People's Revolution, women began to join the party in large numbers. In 1922, a woman named Pagmadulam, who had a high education in Germany and spoke 5 languages, founded the Women's Group under the Central Committee of the Party.
Damdin's Pagmadulam.
Since then, the women's organization has expanded into an official women's propaganda and education department, and eventually into an independent women's association. It is noted in history as the first women's organization in Asia.
City Woman, 1930s.
In 1920, the first women's literacy club was established in 1920, and in 1931, 2000 women were literate. In 1963, 90% of women became literate. Also, at the 1st Mongolian Women's Congress held in July 1931, the women representatives from the countryside were poorly dressed and poor, so the state clothed them, sewed them all the same green robes, and provided them with leather shoes. After the training, good students and interested women were transferred to nurse and teacher training courses.