The 24th Informal ASEM Human Rights Seminar 2026 is an international human rights seminar taking place in Mongolia. The funded seminar will gather government representatives, National Human Rights Institutions, academics, researchers, human rights practitioners, civil societies, and other international organisations from Asia and Europe. With no registration or participation fee, the human rights seminars is free to attend. Selected participants will get accommodation and meals during the program days.
The ASEM Human Rights Seminar is hosted by the National Human Rights Commission of Mongolia in collaboration with Mongolia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It is scheduled to take place from 12-14 October, 2026, in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. This year’s seminar theme is “The Future of Human Rights – From Local to Global”. During the seminar sessions, participants will discuss how ideas can be transformed into practical and realistic steps. They will become part of working groups formed for each level of human rights protection including global, regional, and local.
Followed by the international seminar, selected participants will attend a capacity-building training program from 15-16 October, 2026. Through this exclusive workshop, human rights advocates will polish their practical skills. After returning to their home regions, participants are expected to share the seminar recommendations within their networks and institutions. If you are interested in human rights protection, and belong to Asia or Europe region, do not miss to apply for this exceptional opportunity.
ASEM Human Rights Seminar 2026 in Mongolia:
Host Country:
- Mongolia
Host Organisations:
- National Human Rights Commission of Mongolia, and Mongolia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Program Location:
- Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Program Duration:
- 12-14 October, 2026 (Seminar)
- 15-16 October, 2026 (Training program for selected participants)
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Benefits of ASEM Human Rights Seminar 2026 in Mongolia:
- There is no registration or participation fee.
- The program will cover accommodation and meals as per the program.
- For civil society representatives, airfare will reimbursed.
- Participants will get a chance to interact with representatives of different organisations.
Eligibility Criteria for ASEM Human Rights Seminar 2026 in Mongolia:
- Applicants must be citizens of ASEM Partner countries from Asia and Europe.
- Candidates should have proficiency in English language.
- Applicants should have knowledge and be interested in human rights.
- Participants will either be selected through the official call of application or invited directly by the Co-organisers.
- The representatives of ASEM Partners’ Ministries or government agencies will be nominated by ASEM Partners.
- Candidates can be from National Human Rights Institutions, or relevant international, regional, or inter-governmental organisations.
- Individuals from the relevant private sector can also apply.
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How to apply for ASEM Human Rights Seminar 2026 in Mongolia?
- Apply through online application form.
- Choose whether your are applying for yourself or nominating someone else.
- Fill out the participants personal information.
- Provide details of participant’s organisation.
- Upload the required documents in the “Participant Profile” section.
- Select if you are interested in applying for the ASEMHRS24 training program after the seminar.
- Select your seminar working group level (global, regional, or local).
- Read carefully and then agree to the terms and conditions.
- Review your information and click “submit form”.
Documents required for ASEM Human Rights Seminar 2026 in Mongolia:
- Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Endorsement letter (for government nominees only).
- Motivational Statement.
- Other supporting documents.
Program Deadline:
- The last date to apply is 31 August, 2026.
