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14.3. A husband and a wife shall have equal rights and responsibilities to decide on the
number of children to deliver, spacing of childbirth and protection from unwanted pregnancy.
14.4. Parents through their own example and family education shall give to children a
proper understanding of parenthood and equal participation of men and women in the upbringing
of children, appropriate perception and practices of gender equality and non-discrimination based
on sex.
14.5. Gender based restriction of the right of a family member to participate in the
determination of his or her share in the family property, to manage and dispose that share and to
engage in income generating and other activities to cater for the needs of the family shall be
prohibited.
14.6. The value of unpaid labor for household work, family business, childcare or care for
elderly devoted by a spouse since marriage shall be considered as his or her contribution to social
wealth and family economy.
CHAPTER THREE
MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION OF ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE
GENDER EQUALITY
Article 15. Mandate of the State Great Hural with regard to promoting gender
equality
15.1. The State Great Hural shall have the following mandate with regard to promoting
gender equality:
15.1.1. ensure that state policies and legislations are defined in a gender equality
and rights-based manner;
15.1.2. improve the legal framework to ensure equal rights and equal
opportunities for men and women by strengthening the national legislation in compliance with
the principles and norms of gender equality established by this law, other relevant laws and
international treaties of Mongolia;
15.1.3. approve funds sufficient for the achievement of objectives and results on
the gender equality in the economic, social, legal and other state policies adopted by this law,
other relevant laws and international treaties of Mongolia;
15.1.4. discuss and issue assessments every two years on the following reports:
15.1.4.à) by the Government on the implementation and results of its
gender equality promotion activities;
15.1.4.b) by the Human Rights Commission on the implementation of the
gender equality legislation and resolution of gender discrimination complaints;
15.1.4.c) by the Civil Service Council on the state of gender equality in the
civil service, and the progress and results of the implementation of measures to prevent gender
discrimination including sexual harassment;
15.1.4.d) country report on the implementation of the Convention on the
Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
15.1.5. other functions as stipulated by laws.