The Women in Leadership Networking Event, which is regurarly organized by MERIT, was held successfully on December 1, 2023, at the German Mongolian Institute for Resources and Technology - GMIT. During the meeting, the MERIT Knowledge Portal (www.portal.merit.mn) was handed over to GMIT through the signing of an agreement between the two organizations. Mrs. Jennifer Adams expressed appreciation for the institutionalization and use of the knowledge portal, which is the result of the long-term efforts of Canadian and national consultants.

There were representatives from the Civil Service Council, National Commission on Gender Equity, Ministry of Mining and Heavy Industry, Mineral Resources and Petroleum Authority, Water Agency, National Geological Survey, and GMIT.

Mrs. Battsengel, the Rector of GMIT, shared her experience in STEM and appreciated the constant active promotion of women's leadership in the extractive sector of the MERIT project during the implementation years. As one of the women in executive positions, she encouraged participants to actively engage in decision-making, enhance collaboration between peers, and contribute to Mongolian development.

At the end of the event, all participants are standing up to end Gender Based Violence.
(Source: MERIT төсөл)