Ulaanbaatar: Mongolia celebrated International Children's Day on Sunday, focusing on the protection of children's rights and interests. The country has marked this day as an official public holiday since 1996, organizing activities such as cultural concerts and sports competitions to honor the occasion.

According to Namibia Press Agency, the Mongolian National Statistical Office reported that children under the age of 17 made up over 36.2 percent of Mongolia's 3.5 million population by the end of 2024. The data also indicated a decrease in the number of newborns, with 60,213 births in 2024, representing a 9.8 percent drop from the previous year.

Mongolia has a tradition of recognizing mothers with the Order of Maternal Glory, a Soviet civilian award established in 1957. This award is given to mothers who have four or more children and are committed to their health, education, and overall development. This year, 14,486 mothers across the country received the award in conjunction with International Children's Day celebrations.

The International Children's Day was initiated in 1949 by the Women's International Democratic Federation. Today, numerous countries around the globe observe the day every year on June 1.