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📢 Exciting News from Mongol Identity!

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<div dir="auto">Монгол Tодотгол ТББ нь дэлхийн олон улсад &#8220;Монгол&#8221; гэдэг үгийг зөвхөн монгол угсаатан, хэл, түүх, соёлыг тодотгоход хэрэглэж, ташаа болон сөрөг утгыг арилгах, засан залруулах ажлууд 2014 оноос хойш хийсээр ирсэн. &#8220;Монгол&#8221; гэдэг үгийг буруу утгаар хэрэглэж байгаа тохиолдолд тухайн харьяалагдах байгууллага, хувь хүнтэй нэг бүрчлэн харьцан зохих ёсны тодорхой үр дүнд хүрсээр байна. Нөлөөллийн ажлуудын заримаас дурьдвал:</div>
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<div dir="auto">1. 2014 оны 11 сарын 14нд BBC NEWS-д &#8220;Монгол хэмээх үгний утга учир” нийтлэл хэвлүүлэн хамгийн их уншигдсан тоогоороо Мартин Лутэр Кинг-ийн 50 жилийн ойн хамгийн том мэдээлэл гэгдэж байсан нийтлэллээс илүүтэй уншигчдад хүрсэн.</div>
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<div dir="auto">2. 2014 оны 12 сарын 1-нд BBC MUNDO &#8220;Монгол хэмээх үгний утга учир” нийтлэл Испани хэлээр хэвлүүлж хамгийн их уншигдсан тоогоороо Twitter Испани хэлний мэдээнд тэргүүлсэн.</div>
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<div dir="auto">3. 2015 онд Шведийн кино найруулагч Рюбен Остлундын &#8220;Гитар Монголойд&#8221; кино АНУ болон Канад улсын 14 хотод нээлтээ хийхийн өмнө тухайн кино театруудын удирдлагуудтай холбогдон Монгол улс үндэстэнээ зөвөөр таниулах аян, компанит ажил зохион байгуулсан. Энэ талаар BBC World Service–д мэдээ өгч, дэлхий нийтэд сурталчилсан.</div>
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<div dir="auto">4. 2015 онд BBC World Service &amp; Radio 4 -р &#8220;Монгол хэмээх үгний утга учир” радио баримтат нэвтрүүлэг бүтээж, сонордуулан сурталчлав.</div>
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<div dir="auto">5. 2016 онд Нью-Йорк хотноо Монгол Улсын Байнгын Төлөөлөгчийн газартай хамтран НҮБ-ын төв оффист &#8220;Монгол хэмээх үгний утга учир” нөлөөллийн хэлэлцүүлгээ амжилттай зохион байгуулсан.</div>
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<div dir="auto">6. 2016 онд Нью-Йорк хотод Дэлхийн Дауны Хам Шинжийн Чуулга Уулзалтанд уригдан оролцож дуу хоолойгоо хүргэсэн.</div>
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<div dir="auto">7. 2017 онд Шинэ Зеландын доктор Либби Уиверийн номонд Дауны Хам Шинж оноштой хүмүүсийг “Монгол” гэж буруу утгаар хэрэглэснийг буруутган 20 мянган номыг эргүүлэн татахад нөлөөллийн ажлаа хийсэн.</div>
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<div dir="auto">8. 2020 онд Формула 1-ийн жолооч Макс Верстаппенийг ”Монгол” нэршлийг хараалын утгаар хэрэглэснийг буруутган мэдэгдэл хүргүүлж, уучлалт гуйсныг нь олон нийтэд хүргэсэн.</div>
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<div dir="auto">9. 2021 онд Оксфордын ахисан түвшний суралцагчийн толь бичиг дэх монгол, монголойд, монголизм гэсэн сөрөг утгыг хасч,” Монгол” нэршлийн жинхэнэ утгын хэрэглээг уг толинд хэрэглэх болсон.</div>
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<div dir="auto">10. 2021 онд UDEMY цахим хичээлийн программаас Монголтой холбоотой төөрөгдүүлсэн, зохисгүй агуулгатай боловсролын хичээлийг устгуулсан.</div>
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<div dir="auto">11. 2021 онд Германы 10 эмнэлгийн цахим хуудас, цахим хэвлэлд засвар хийлгэж, Дауны хам шинжтэй хүмүүсийг тодорхойлсон &#8220;mongolismus&#8221; гэсэн нэр томьёог хасуулсан.</div>
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<div dir="auto">12. 2021 онд &#8220;Монголчуудын түүх, соёл&#8221; товч танилцуулга видео хичээл монгол, англи, франц хэлээр бэлтгэж сурталчилсан.</div>
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<div dir="auto">13. 2021 Францын рeп дуучин Орелсаны “Шатахууны үнэр” дуутай холбоотой мэдэгдэл монгол, англи, франц хэлээр хийж ‘Монгол’ гэдэг үгийн буруу хэрэглээ, сөрөг хандлагыг арилгахын тулд дэлхий даяар тархсан монголчууд, францаар ярьдаг улс оронд буй байгууллага болон франц хэлтэн хүн бүхнийг бидэнтэй хамтарч ажиллахыг уриалав.</div>
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<div dir="auto">14. 2023 онд 1970-1980-ад онуудад Монгол гэдэг үгийг буруугаар хэрэглэж байсан тохиолдлууд болон хэрхэн засаж залруулж байсан тухай Монголын анагаах ухааны болон монгол хэл судлалын эрдэмтэдтэй хамтран &#8220;Бид Монголчууд&#8221; баримтат сурталчилгаа нэвтрүүлэг хийж ТВ25, MT ТВ –р толилуулсан.</div>
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<div dir="auto">15. 2023 оны 3 сарын 20-нд Женев хотноо Монгол Улсын Байнгын Төлөөлөгчийн газар, Монголын Дауны холбоо, Трио киноны баг хамтран Женев хотод байрлах НҮБ- ийн төв оффист нөлөөллийн ажлууд, хэлэлцүүлэг хийсэн.</div>
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<div dir="auto">16. 2023 оны 11 сарын 17-нд Парис хотноо</div>
<div dir="auto">ЮНЕСКО-гийн төв байранд Монгол Улсын Элчин Сайдын Яам, Монголын Дауны холбоо, Трио киноны баг хамтран нөлөөллийн ажлууд хийж оролцсон.</div>
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<div dir="auto">17. 2023 оны 12 сарын 1-нд Нью-Йорк хотноо Монгол Улсын Байнгын Төлөөлөгчийн газар, Монголын Дауны холбоо, Трио киноны баг хамтран НҮБ- ийн төв оффист нөлөөллийн ажлууд, хэлэлцүүлгээ үргэлжлүүлэн амжилттай оролцсон.</div>
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<div dir="auto">Дээрх 3 үйл ажиллагаанд өөрсдийн дуу хоолойгоо өргөж НҮБ-ийн гишүүн орнуудад болон Дэлхийн эрүүл мэндийн байгууллага (ДЭМБ)-д хандаж, Дауны хам шинжтэй хүнийг монголойд, монголизм, монголиен гэх мэт нэр томьёог хянаж, “Монгол” хэмээх үгийн утгын зөв хэрэглээг хэвшүүлэхийг уриалсан. Дэлхийн Эрүүл Мэндийн Байгууллагын Нью-Йорк дахь салбарын захирал ноён Вернер Обермайер, НҮБ-ын Хүний Эрхийн Дээд Төлөөлөгчийн Газрын хүний эрх, хөгжлийн бэрхшээлтэй иргэдийн асуудлын зөвлөх Факундо Чавез Пеннилас, НҮБ-ын Хөгжлийн зохицуулалтын албаны хүний эрхийн зөвлөх Брайнна Харрисон, Ази-Номхон далайн Дауны холбооны зөвлөх Паул Занон, “Монгол тодотгол&#8221; байгууллагын тэргүүн Ц.Ууганбаяр, &#8220;Монгол тодотгол&#8221; байгууллагын Боловсрол хариуцсан захирал, Монгол-Канадын нийгэмлэгийн тэргүүн Б.Золзаяа нар оролцож, уриалга зөвлөмж гаргасан.</div>
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<div dir="auto">18. Монгол Тодотгол ТББ-аас 2021 оноос хийж буй толь бичгийн компанит ажлын дагуу Канад улсын Кэбэк мужийн франц хэлний асуудал эрхэлсэн газраас эрхлэн гаргадаг &#8220;Нэр томъёоны их толь&#8221;, мөн Францын Aкадеми (Académie française) өөрсдийн толь бичигтээ &#8220;Монгол&#8221; гэдэг үгээр Дауны хам шинж бүхий оноштой хүнийг анагаахын нэр томьёо болгон хэрэглэж буй утгыг арилган, зөвхөн монгол ард түмнийг илэрхийлэх утгаар хэрэглэх болсоноо бидэнд бичгээр мэдэгдсэн болно.</div>
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МОНГОЛ ТОДОТГОЛ ТББ – НӨЛӨӨЛЛИЙН АЖЛУУД

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<div dir="auto">We are happy to have received positive feedback from the Académie Française. However, in seven of the nine major dictionaries published in Canada and France in recent years, &#8220;Mongoloid&#8221;, &#8220;Mongolism&#8221; and &#8220;Mongolien&#8221; are used as part of pejorative definitions.</div>
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<p>The word “Mongol” is still used incorrectly, stating that it refers to a person with Down syndrome. We are working to correct its understanding and standardize its exclusive use in the original meanings linked to the Mongolian language, culture and people. We would like you to cooperate with us in this regard.</p>
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<div dir="auto">Nous sommes heureux d&#8217;avoir reçu un retour positif de la part de l&#8217;Académie française. Cependant, dans sept des neuf principaux dictionnaires publiés au Canada et en France ces dernières années, « Mongoloïde », « Mongolisme » et « Mongolien, enne » sont utilisés dans le cadre de définitions péjoratives.</div>
<div dir="auto">Le mot « Mongol » y est encore utilisé à tort, en stipulant qu&#8217;il fait référence à une personne trisomique. Nous travaillons à en corriger la compréhension et à en normaliser l’utilisation exclusive dans les sens originels liés à la langue, à la culture et aux peuples mongols. Nous souhaiterions que vous coopériez avec nous en ce sens.</div>
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<div dir="auto">Académie française (Францын академи)-с эерэг захиа хүлээн авсандаа баяртай байна. Гэвч Канад, Францад сүүлийн жилүүдэд хэвлэгдэн илүүтэй хэрэглэгдэж байгаа 9 толь бичгийн 7 толь бичигт &#8220;монголойд, монголизм, монголиен гэж Дауны хам шинжтэй хүнийг хэлнэ&#8221; гэж Монгол гэдэг үгийг ташаа сөрөг утгаар бичиж хэрэглэсэн хэвээр байна. Бид үүнийг засан залруулж арилгахын төлөө, зөвхөн монгол хэл, соёл, ард түмэнтэй холбоотой жинхэнэ утгаар бүх толь бичигт хэрэглэж хэвшүүлэхийн төлөө ажилласаар байна. Бидэнтэй хамтарч ажиллахыг хүсье.</div>
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Updates on French Dictionaries

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<div dir="auto">We joined Scotland&#8217;s International Development Alliance Conference sharing our ideas on how to ‘shift power’: connect and collaborate towards building a just world.</div>
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<div dir="auto">The conference welcomed the launch of SIDA’s new report: ‘from talk to transformation: how governments can really ‘shift the power’ towards global justice’.</div>
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<div dir="auto">Shifting the power is not just a role for governments, so we explored what adopting feminist, anti-racist, decolonised, inclusive approaches means for all of us.</div>
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Influencing Decision Makers

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<div dir="auto">Today we share with you our latest panel discussion at the UN HQ, New York organised by the <span class="html-span xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs"><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz x1sur9pj xkrqix3 x1fey0fg xo1l8bm" tabindex="0" role="link" href="https://www.facebook.com/Permanent-Mission-of-Mongolia-to-The-Un-164376220254745/?__cft__[0]=AZVN1MEqFM8ZXgPyNysXqFvJotaIzQzz3gkk7cz0v9OX_ct6zvd39ehbFqFkcH7fcXYVvw1PrTTTa2b_Q6bMlbOQsGDXx1L4Q_Q65KuWFc5y_wp9u8mG_oWUCgZsa_gk_YZUkxVREd680qdNWiOOFiG2RPV2R_SViHuCp23a8ZGUpwsnNhnHc0e-1WRZzTFHrQM&amp;__tn__=kK-R"><span class="xt0psk2">Permanent Mission of Mongolia to The Un</span></a></span> and Down Syndrome Association Mongolia <span class="html-span xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs"><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz x1sur9pj xkrqix3 x1fey0fg xo1l8bm" tabindex="0" role="link" href="https://www.facebook.com/DSAMmn?__cft__[0]=AZVN1MEqFM8ZXgPyNysXqFvJotaIzQzz3gkk7cz0v9OX_ct6zvd39ehbFqFkcH7fcXYVvw1PrTTTa2b_Q6bMlbOQsGDXx1L4Q_Q65KuWFc5y_wp9u8mG_oWUCgZsa_gk_YZUkxVREd680qdNWiOOFiG2RPV2R_SViHuCp23a8ZGUpwsnNhnHc0e-1WRZzTFHrQM&amp;__tn__=-]K-R"><span class="xt0psk2">DSAMmn</span></a></span> Mongol Identity panelists requested the <span class="html-span xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs"><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz x1sur9pj xkrqix3 x1fey0fg xo1l8bm" tabindex="0" role="link" href="https://www.facebook.com/WHO?__cft__[0]=AZVN1MEqFM8ZXgPyNysXqFvJotaIzQzz3gkk7cz0v9OX_ct6zvd39ehbFqFkcH7fcXYVvw1PrTTTa2b_Q6bMlbOQsGDXx1L4Q_Q65KuWFc5y_wp9u8mG_oWUCgZsa_gk_YZUkxVREd680qdNWiOOFiG2RPV2R_SViHuCp23a8ZGUpwsnNhnHc0e-1WRZzTFHrQM&amp;__tn__=-]K-R"><span class="xt0psk2">World Health Organization (WHO)</span></a></span> to consider a resolution on the use of the word &#8216;mongol&#8217; and its variations referring to Down syndrome in health and medical fields.</div>
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<div dir="auto">Бид Монгол Тодотгол ТББ-аа төлөөлөн 2023.12.01-ны өдөр Нью-Йоркын Нэгдсэн Үндэстний Байгууллагын индэрээс Монгол гэдэг үгийн буруу хэрэглээг таслан зогсоох, энэ үгийг зөвхөн Монгол угсаатан, хэл, соёлыг тодотгоход хэрэглэж хэвшихийг уриаллаа.</div>
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Panelists at the United Nations

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<div dir="auto">We are honoured to speak at the United Nations, Geneva today. The topic was addressing the historical term &#8216;mongolism&#8217; in different languages and we put forward cases specifically in French speaking countries as examples.</div>
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<div dir="auto">We also recommended actions as a grassroot community organisation and a civil society.</div>
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<div dir="auto">Je suis très contente et reconnaissante d&#8217;avoir l&#8217;occasion de faire entendre ma voix auprès de l’ONU aujourd&#8217;hui.</div>
<div dir="auto">C’est quand je suis arrivée au Québec (Canada), en 2009, que j&#8217;ai commencé à ressentir l&#8217;usage péjoratif du terme mongol qui, en français, est utilisé pour insulter, humilier et dévaloriser des personnes. J&#8217;ai entendu dire que les Mongols étaient confrontés à des problèmes similaires par le monde.</div>
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<div dir="auto">Des enfants Mongols n&#8217;osent pas dire qu&#8217;ils sont mongols. Ils confient à leurs parents que quand ils disent qu&#8217;ils sont Mongols, les autres élèves rient d&#8217;eux en leur disant qu&#8217;ils sont des idiots. Cette situation génère des inconvénients à l&#8217;école. Pour cela ils refusent d&#8217;y dire qu&#8217;ils sont Mongols; ils préfèrent y dire qu&#8217;ils sont Japonais, Chinois, Coréens ou originaire d&#8217;un autre pays asiatique. Quand l&#8217;enfant mongol est discriminé, qu’il a honte de son origine, qu’il est méprisé, qu’il est victime d&#8217;intimidation, qu’il subit une pression émotionnelle et en vient aux bagarres et à d’autres actes de violence.</div>
<div dir="auto">À l&#8217;école élémentaire, au collège et à l&#8217;université, il arrive que des enseignants suggèrent à des Mongols des choses de la sorte: &#8220;Ne dis pas que tu es Mongol, dis plutôt que tu es venu de la « Mongolie ». Cela afin que les étudiants évitent de s&#8217;identifier et de se définir par le terme « Mongol ».</div>
<div dir="auto">Les adultes Mongols confirment aussi qu&#8217;ils entendent souvent les autres se moquer de leur origine.</div>
<div dir="auto">Les présentateurs, les animateurs, les chroniqueurs, les chanteurs ainsi que les acteurs dans tous leurs médias respectifs, utilisent souvent le terme mongol pour insulter, humilier ou dévaloriser les individus désignés.</div>
<div dir="auto">Personnellement, je me suis sentie idiote en disant « Je suis Mongole » dans la garderie où je travaillais. Une enseignante québécoise s’est moquée de moi lorsque je me suis identifiée comme Mongole.</div>
<div dir="auto">En tant que mère je suis sensible aux impacts sur mes enfants : ma fille regardait la télévision et m’a demandé pourquoi les gens s&#8217;y disent pour s&#8217;insulter : « Espèce de mongol! Tu es mongol! » etc.</div>
<div dir="auto">J&#8217;ai créé l&#8217;Association Mongolie-Canada en 2013 pour présenter la Mongolie, sa langue et sa culture ainsi que le sens original du mot mongol au Canada.</div>
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<div dir="auto">Mongol (e) adjectif: concerne les habitants de la Mongolie, la langue mongole. Mongolien (ne), mongolisme- une personne ayant Trisomie 21 (le syndrome de Down).</div>
<div dir="auto">Dans l&#8217;expression québécoise, mongol signifie une personne stupide et/ou qui ne sait rien faire. En tant qu&#8217;enseignante à l&#8217;école, j&#8217;observe que beaucoup de personnes utilisent ce mot de manière péjorative. Il faut corriger la situation en rectifiant les termes mongolisme, mongolien dans les dictionnaires.</div>
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<div dir="auto">Dans la Déclaration universelle des droits de l&#8217;homme, l&#8217;article 26.2 établit que l&#8217;éducation doit viser au plein épanouissement de la personnalité humaine et au renforcement du respect des droits de l&#8217;homme et des libertés fondamentales. Elle doit favoriser la compréhension, la tolérance et l&#8217;amitié entre toutes les nations et tous les groupes raciaux ou religieux, ainsi que le développement des activités des Nations Unies pour le maintien de la paix.</div>
<div dir="auto">Au vu de ces exemples, dans un contexte où les termes renvoyant à leur identité sont majoritairement compris comme dévalorisants, les enfants Mongols ne peuvent pas pleinement jouir de leurs droits fondamentaux tels que posés par la Déclaration universelle des droits de l’homme.</div>
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<div dir="auto">This event aims to raise awareness about the negative impact of the historical term &#8220;mongolism&#8221; on people with Down syndrome and those from Mongol ethnic groups. We seek support from member states, the United Nations Human Rights Council, treaty-monitoring bodies, national human rights institutions, NGOs, and other stakeholders in combating hate speech and promoting inclusion, non-discrimination, and equality.</div>
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<div dir="auto">As a grass root community organisation we witness the neglect of the most vulnerable people and their human and cultural rights in some of the most developed countries in the world.</div>
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<div dir="auto">The word &#8220;Mongol&#8221; is used to discriminate, degrade, and ridicule people in some countries including the Netherlands, France, Canada, Spain, Italy, Argentina, Australia, and Mexico. Freedom of expression is abused on digital platforms to spread hatred, violence, and discrimination.</div>
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<div dir="auto">We call on UN member states to take political leadership and concrete measures to review the use of the words &#8220;Mongol,&#8221; &#8220;mongolism,&#8221; and &#8220;mongoloid&#8221; in all contexts, including medical and social care settings. These words should be removed, eradicated, or correctly explained, and only used to refer to people of Mongol ethnic groups and their culture and language.</div>
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<div dir="auto">Under the theme of the DS campaign &#8220;WithUsNotForUs,&#8221; we encourage the world DS community to normalize the word &#8220;Mongol&#8221; as a neutral term that refers to people of Mongol ethnicity. We also recommend educating medical and social care professionals and the wider community about the appropriate use of this word.</div>
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<div dir="auto">We would like to thank our members and advisers, specifically Bat-Erdene Ayush and Jérémy Le Blanc-Gauthier.</div>
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International Day of Elimination of Racial Discrimination

<p style="text-align: center;"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-354 size-large" src="https://mongolidentity.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MGL-Run-ch-and-MI-1024x858.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="858" srcset="https://mongolidentity.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MGL-Run-ch-and-MI-1024x858.jpg 1024w, https://mongolidentity.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MGL-Run-ch-and-MI-300x251.jpg 300w, https://mongolidentity.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MGL-Run-ch-and-MI-768x644.jpg 768w, https://mongolidentity.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MGL-Run-ch-and-MI-1200x1006.jpg 1200w, https://mongolidentity.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MGL-Run-ch-and-MI-1400x1174.jpg 1400w, https://mongolidentity.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MGL-Run-ch-and-MI.jpg 1410w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></p>
<p>We are thrilled to announce the resounding success of the recent fundraising campaign jointly organized by Mongol Identity SCIO and MGL Running Channel. This initiative, aimed at raising funds for educational resources, has surpassed all expectations, reflecting the incredible generosity and community spirit of our supporters.</p>
<p>Education is a cornerstone for personal and societal development, and access to quality educational resources is crucial for fostering a knowledgeable and empowered generation. Recognizing this need, Mongol Identity SCIO and MGL Running Channel united their efforts to ensure that internationally, especially those in privileged countries, update their educational knowledge they require to create a just and fair world.</p>
<h3>Thank You!</h3>
<p>We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to this campaign. Your donations, participation, and enthusiasm have made a significant impact, and we are excited to see the positive changes this will bring to our educational initiatives.</p>
<p>Stay tuned for updates on how the funds are being utilized and the difference they are making in the lives of students. We will be sharing stories and progress reports on our website and social media channels. Additionally, keep an eye out for future collaborative efforts as we continue to strive for a brighter, more educated future.</p>


Collaboration with MGL Running Channel

<p>On 21st March 2022, Mongol Identity representatives in the UK met Mongolian MPs Munkhtsetseg Tserenjamts, Ganbaatar Sainkhuu, Sukhbaatar Jamiyankhorloo, Ministry of Education and Science delegates Tamir Khujuu and Nomin Davaadorj who were on an official visit to the UK.<br class="html-br" /><br class="html-br" />Mongol Identity Director Uuganaa Ramsay, Education Consultant Dr Saranzaya Manalsuren, Information Technology Consultant Dr Anhbayar Otgonbayar and Project Manager Ganzorig Ulaankhuu delivered talks on UK Higher Education and Research. The event was organised in partnership with the Mongolian Embassy in the UK initiated by His Excellency Enkhsukh Battumur, the Ambassador of Mongolia to the UK.</p>


Strengthening Our Network

<p>HUMAN RIGHTS DAY 10 DECEMBER 2021<br class="html-br" />Position statement on the song « L’odeur de l&#8217;essence » by French rapper Orelsan. <span class="html-span xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs"><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz x1sur9pj xkrqix3 xzsf02u x1s688f" tabindex="0" role="link" href="https://www.facebook.com/orelsan?__tn__=-]K*F"><span class="xt0psk2">OrelSan</span></a></span><br class="html-br" /><span class="html-span xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs"><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz x1sur9pj xkrqix3 xzsf02u x1s688f" tabindex="0" role="link" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/civilisation?__eep__=6&amp;__tn__=*NK*F">#civilisation</a></span> <span class="html-span xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs"><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz x1sur9pj xkrqix3 xzsf02u x1s688f" tabindex="0" role="link" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/orelsan?__eep__=6&amp;__tn__=*NK*F">#orelsan</a></span> <span class="html-span xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs"><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz x1sur9pj xkrqix3 xzsf02u x1s688f" tabindex="0" role="link" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/unitedworldchart?__eep__=6&amp;__tn__=*NK*F">#UnitedWorldChart</a></span></p>
<p>Prise de position sur la chanson « L&#8217;odeur de l&#8217;essence » du rappeur français Orelsan</p>
<p>Le 17 novembre, le rappeur français Aurélien Cotentin – dit Orelsan – a sorti une chanson «L&#8217;odeur de l&#8217;essence» dans le cadre de son album Civilisation. La chanson compte déjà plus de 9 millions de vues sur YouTube et est pressentie pour remporter les &#8220;Prix de la musique du monde&#8221;. Orelsan a prévu une grande tournée à partir du 15 janvier 2022 en France, en Suisse et en Belgique. Il utilise à plusieurs reprises le mot « Mongol » de manière péjorative dans sa chanson. Le recours dévalorisant au terme &#8220;Mongol&#8221;, telle qu&#8217;il est présenté dans cette chanson, trouve ses racines dans les pseudo-sciences de la classification ethnique et de la phrénologie largement utilisée en Occident au XIXe siècle. John Langdon Down a utilisé ces approches lorsqu&#8217;il a classé les personnes atteintes du syndrome de Down comme «idiots mongols». Cette classification était basée sur sa conviction que les personnes atteintes du syndrome de Down partageaient les caractéristiques faciales des «mongoloïdes» &#8211; la classification ethnique développée en Occident pour décrire les personnes de Mongolie, de Chine, du Japon et du reste de l&#8217;Asie de l&#8217;Est. Depuis les années 1960, des organisations telles que l&#8217;Organisation mondiale de la santé et les Nations Unies se sont efforcées d&#8217;éradiquer les liens entre «mongol» et «le syndrome de Down» et de lutter contre les attitudes racistes et capacitistes inhérentes à l&#8217;utilisation du mot comme synonyme de «idiot». Lorsque nous avons entendu ‘’L&#8217;odeur de l&#8217;essence’’, nous avons été déçus d&#8217;entendre l&#8217;utilisation répétée du mot &#8220;mongol&#8221; dans son sens péjoratif établi par les attitudes racistes et coloniales du 19e siècle. C&#8217;était d&#8217;autant plus décevant que c&#8217;est une chanson qui nous encourage à rompre avec les erreurs du passé. Le terme mongol, utilisé de cette manière, est offensant et insultant pour les Mongols, leurs origines ethniques, leur histoire, leur dignité et même leur existence. «Identité Mongole SCIO» est une organisation caritative à but non lucratif qui a été créée pour contester et changer les utilisations péjoratives de «Mongol». Par l&#8217;éducation, il cherche à promouvoir une compréhension de la culture mongole et à lutter contre le racisme et la discrimination qui sous-tendent l&#8217;utilisation du terme «mongol» comme une insulte. Dans l&#8217;esprit de discussion que vise la chanson, les communautés mongoles de différents pays aimeraient beaucoup travailler avec les communautés francophones pour aider à briser le racisme auquel les personnes d&#8217;origine mongole sont confrontées &#8211; et la discrimination à laquelle sont également confrontées les personnes trisomiques &#8211; quand le mot est utilisé comme une insulte. Nous sommes préoccupés par le fait que la langue française a détourné le mot «mongol» et notre identité en tant que Mongols. Il est inquiétant de voir que les jeunes et la culture pop le normalisent. Orelsan compte plus de 1,6 million de fans et d&#8217;abonnés sur les réseaux sociaux. En tant que tel, il est un individu d&#8217;influence. Nous pensons que le moment est venu de faire entendre notre voix et de sensibiliser les gens à notre histoire et de mettre fin à cela qui coïncide avec la journée mondiale des droits de l&#8217;homme (aujourd’hui, le vendredi 10 décembre) et la sortie du vinyle ‘’Civilisation’’. Nous voudrions encourager les gens à utiliser le mot mongol dans son sens original et authentique. Rien de nous n&#8217;est sans nous. S&#8217;il vous plaît, appelez-nous Mongols parce que nous sommes. ÉQUIPE D&#8217;IDENTITÉ MONGOLE</p>
<p>Position statement on the song «L’odeur de l&#8217;essence» by French rapper Orelsan</p>
<p>On 17th November, French rapper Aurélien Cotentin – known as Orelsan – released a song «Odour of gasoline» as part of his album ‘Civilization’. The song already has over 9 million views on YouTube and is expected to be a contender to win the World Music Awards. Orelsan has a major tour planned from 15th January 2022 in France, Switzerland and Belgium. Orelsan repeatedly uses the word &#8216;Mongol&#8217; pejoratively in this song. This use has roots in the pseudoscience of ethnic classification and phrenology widely used in the West in the 19th Century. John Langdon Down used these approaches when he classified people with Down’s Syndrome as ‘Mongolian Idiots’. This classification was based on his belief that people with Down&#8217;s Syndrome shared the facial characteristics of the &#8216;Mongoloid&#8217; &#8211; the ethnic classification developed in the West to describe people from Mongolia, China, Japan and the rest of East Asia. Since the 1960s, organisations including the World Health Organisation and the United Nations have worked to eradicate the links between &#8216;Mongol&#8217; and &#8216;Down&#8217;s Syndrome&#8217; and to address the racist and ableist attitudes inherent in using the word as a synonym for &#8216;idiot&#8217;. When we heard L&#8217;odeur de l&#8217;essence, we were disappointed to hear repeated use of the word Mongol with the pejorative meaning established through the racist, colonial attitudes of the 19th Century. This was especially disappointing as this is a song that encourages us to break away from the errors of the past. The term Mongol, used in this manner, is offensive and insulting for the Mongols, their ethnic origins, their history, their dignity and even their very existence. ‘Mongol Identity SCIO’ is a non-profit charitable organisation which was established to challenge and change the pejorative uses of ‘Mongol’. Through education, it seeks to promote an understanding of Mongol culture and to address the racism and discrimination that underpins the use of ‘Mongol’ as an insult. In the spirit of discussion that the song aims for, Mongolian communities in different countries would very much like to work with French speaking communities to help break down the racism that people of Mongol origin face &#8211; and the discrimination that those with Down&#8217;s Syndrome also face &#8211; when the word is used as an insult. We are concerned that the French language has misappropriated the word ‘Mongol’ and our identity as Mongols. It is concerning to see that young people and pop culture have accepted this use as the norm. Orelsan has over 1.6 million followers and subscribers on social media. As such, he is an individual of influence. We believe that our voices must be heard and we must educate people and put an end to this misuse, especially considering that today &#8211; Friday 10th December 2021- is World Human Rights Day. We would like to encourage people to use the word Mongol in its original and authentic meaning. Nothing about us is without us. Please call us Mongols because we are. MONGOL IDENTITY TEAM</p>
<p>Францын рeп дуучин Орелсаны “Шатахууны үнэр” дуутай холбоотой мэдэгдэл 2021оны 11сарын 17-ны өдөр Францын рэп дуучин Орелсан гэх тайзны нэртэй Орэлиен Котентин “Соёл иргэншил” нэртэй цомогтоо “Шатахууны үнэр” буюу «L’odeur de l&#8217;essence» дуугаа oруулсан нь өнөөдрийн байдлаар YouTubе-д 9 сая гаруй үзэлттэй байна. Tэрээр Дэлхийн Хөгжмийн шагнал болох ‘’World Music Awards’’ авах магадлал өндөртэй бөгөөд 2022 оны 1 сарын 15-наас Франц, Швейцари, Белги улсуудаар аялан тоглолт хийх төлөвлөгөөтэй. Дуучин Орелсан энэ дуундаа “Монгол” хэмээх үгийг олонтаа давтан доромж утгаар хэрэглэсэн нь 19-р зуунд тархаад байсан арьс өнгөөр ​​ялгаварлан гадуурхах үзлийн үр дагавар юм. 1866 онд Английн эмч Жон Лангдон Даун &#8211; Дауны хам шинжтэй (одоогийн нэр) хүмүүсийг тэр үед хэрэглэж байсан &#8220;Монголойд&#8221; групп буюу Монгол, Япон, Хятад гэхчлэн Зүүн Азийн орнуудаас гаралтай хүмүүстэй гадаад төрхөөрөө төстэй гэж &#8220;Тэнэг Монгол&#8221; гэсэн нэр томьёог гаргаж ирсэн байдаг. 1960-аад оноос хойш Дэлхийн Эрүүл Мэндийн Байгууллага, НҮБ-аас “Монгол”-ыг “Дауны хам шинж”-тэй уялдаа холбоотой болгон тархаасан доктор Дауны алдааг засах, “тэнэг” гэдэг утгыг илэрхийлэхдээ “Монгол” үндэстнийг нэрлэх үгийг зүйрлэн ашиглахгүй байх, мөн үүнтэй холбоотой арьс өнгөөр ​​ялгаварлан гадуурхах хандлагыг арилгахаар ажилласаар ирсэн билээ. “Шатахууны үнэр” дуунд Монгол гэдэг үг 19-р зуунд газар авсан арьс өнгөөр ​​ялгаварлан гадуурхалт, колоничлолын үзлээс үүдсэн доромж утгаар орсон нь нэн харамсалтай. Уг дуу нь өнгөрсөн үеийн алдаанаасаа суралцан, урагшлан дэвжихийг уриалж байгаа хэдий ч Монгол улс, үндэстэн, тэдний өв соёл, түүх, угсаа, мөн чанар ба оршихуйг доромжлох мэт сэтгэгдэл төрүүлж байна. “Монгол Тодотгол” ТББ “Монгол” гэдэг үгийг доромж утгаар хэрэглэхийг залруулан монгол угсаат хүний эрх, түүх, өв соёлыг хамгаалах зорилгоор байгуулагдсан болно. Тиймээс бид сүүлийн 10 гаруй жил олон улсад боловсролоор дамжуулан монгол өв соёлыг сурталчилж, биднийг тодотгох “Монгол” хэмээх үгийг зөв зохистой хэрэглэж хэвшүүлэх талаар ажилласаар ирсэн. Тухайлбал: Оксфордын англи хэлний ахисан түвшний суралцагчийн толь бичгээс &#8220;монгол&#8221;,&#8221;монголиод&#8221;, &#8220;монголизм&#8221; гэсэн доромж утгатай тайлбарыг хасуулах; Монгол түүх, соёлоо дэлхийд таниулах богино хэмжээний видео хичээл бэлтгэн монгол, англи, франц хэлээр гаргаад байна. Монгол хэмээх үгийг буруу утгаар хэрэглэгдэхэд Монгол угсаатан хүүхдүүд болон иргэд арьс өнгөөр ​​​​ялгаварлан гадуурхагддаг төдийгүй, дауны хам шинжтэй хүмүүс доромжлол амсдаг. Орелсан олон нийтийн сүлжээнд 1.6 сая гаруй сонсогчтой, нийгэмд нөлөө бүхий хүн. Биднийг тодотгон илэрхийлдэг үгийг Франц хэлэнд буруугаар хэрэглэж ялангуяа өсвөр насныхан, поп соёл нь энэ буруу хэрэглээг энгийн жишиг болгож буйд бидний санаа ихээр зовниж байгаа юм. 11 сарын 17нд уг дуу олон нийтэд цацагдсан цагаас эхлэн бид хувь хүмүүс, олон нийтийн байгууллагуудтай хамтран ажиллаж, 12 сарын 1нд Монгол, Канад, Франц, Их Британиас төрийн болон төийн бус байгууллагуудтай уулзалт зохион байгуулсан. 12 сарын 7нд уг дуучин болон дуучны менежерт хандан энэ дуунд гарч буй Монгол гэдэг үгийн доромж утгыг залруулан хамтран ажиллах талаар санал тавьсан боловч өнөөдрийн байдлаар хариу ирээгүй байна. Өнөөдөр бид Дэлхийн хүний ​​эрхийн өдөр дуу хоолойгоо өргөж, энэхүү буруу хэрэглээг таслан зогсоох талаар олон нийтэд мэдэгдэл хийж байна. Монгол гэдэг үгийн буруу хэрэглээ, сөрөг хандлагыг арилгахын тулд дэлхий даяар тархсан монголчууд бид францаар ярьдаг улс оронд буй байгууллага болон франц хэлтэн хүн бүхнийг бидэнтэй хамтарч ажиллахыг уриалж байна. Монгол хэмээх үгийг зохистой, зөв мөн үндсэн утгаар нь хэрэглэхийг уриалж байна. Бид Монголчууд тул Монгол гэж биднийг дуудна уу. Монгол Тодотгол ТББ</p>


Position statement – French Rapper Orelsan

<p>Mongol Identity aims to work with dictionary publishers to ensure that the definitions provided are clear and complete.</p>
<p><strong>If you hear someone described as a ‘mongol’, what is your first reaction? </strong></p>
<p>Do you assume that the person is from Mongolia? Or that the speaker is talking in derogatory terms about someone with Down’s syndrome? Or that it’s an insult hurled at someone who has done something stupid?</p>
<p>It was in the mid-1800s when Dr John Langdon Down attempted to describe the genetic condition that now carries his name. Down drew on two strands of pseudo-science prevalent in Europe at the time: ethnic classification, which attempted to delineate ‘races’ in terms of physical traits; and phrenology, which posited that the shape of a person’s head was an indicator of their character and intelligence.</p>
<p>He published a paper entitled ‘Observations on an Ethnic Classification of Idiots’ in 1866, coining the term ‘Mongolian Idiot’ to describe people born with Down’s syndrome, saying they shared the same facial characteristics of the ‘Mongoloid’, a 19th century racial classification which was applied to people from Mongolia, China and Japan.</p>
<p>The phrase passed into standard medical terminology. And so, the association between Mongol, Down’s syndrome and idiot was born. By the mid-20th century, it was widely recognised that this term was not only inaccurate but deeply insulting both to people with the genetic condition and to people from Mongolia.</p>
<p>A letter to The Lancet signed by eminent geneticists and physicians in 1961 proposed that the terms Mongolian idiocy, mongolism, and mongoloid, with their misleading racial connotations, be replaced by Langdon-Down anomaly or Down’s syndrome.</p>
<p>Soon, the World Health Organisation published the 8th Revision of International Classification of Diseases in 1965. The word mongol as a medical reference to people with Down’s syndrome was dropped.</p>
<p>In October 2020, Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen caused uproar when he called a rival a ‘mongol’. The social media response which followed showed that many had no idea why this use of the word was offensive and saw it merely as interchangeable for ‘idiot’.</p>
<p>There was little recognition that using the term as an insult is both deeply racist and discriminatory.</p>
<p>I am the founder of Mongol Identity, a UK-based non-governmental and non-profit organisation committed to ending the historical misuse of the term through education and awareness raising about the dignity, culture and tradition of people of Mongolian ethnicity.</p>
<p>Approaching the issue through education is critical.</p>
<p>People are often shocked when we explain the origin of the links between Mongol, Down’s syndrome and idiocy. They understand that it is derogatory to use mongol as an insult but they don’t know why.</p>
<p>Importantly, young people learn from what they hear, read and watch and our view is that the source needs to be addressed. Mongol Identity identifies one key source of this lack of understanding: dictionaries. When Max Verstappen made his comments, we found a lot of people on social media were saying ‘Mongol is in the dictionary and it means someone who is stupid or someone who has Down’s syndrome.</p>
<p>However, it’s important to recognise that ‘the dictionary’ doesn’t really exist as a single font of all knowledge. Dictionary content and definitions depend on the different compilers and publishers who create them. We see that dictionaries, even if they put a label saying ‘offensive’ on a definition, don’t provide enough information for people to make an informed choice about if or how they use the term. This is particularly true if they are dictionaries designed for learners in an age when we are all much more aware of racist and discriminatory language.</p>
<p>Mongol Identity aims to work with dictionary publishers to ensure that the definitions provided are clear and complete. We want publishers to consider what they put in their definitions. For example, if a dictionary is for language learners, is it really necessary to include a definition of mongol referencing Down’s syndrome as this is archaic?</p>
<p>If it is seen as necessary, we need to make sure that the definitions provide enough information to ensure the dictionary users understand just how offensive, discriminatory and racist these uses are.</p>
<p>In response to our letter, the Oxford University Press said: “All of our dictionaries are driven by evidence of how language is used in daily life, taken from a vast range of real life sources. “Having reviewed the evidence for the words ‘mongol’, ‘mongoloid’, and ‘mongolism’, we have decided to remove the terms from the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.</p>
<p>The entry for Mongol – with a capital M – will however remain online and within the print edition, where it appears in the appendix of geographical names in reference to people of Mongol origin and the culture.</p>
<p>We can use the word Mongol in its original and authentic meaning, so that we can all exercise our human rights that are equal in dignity.</p>
<p>For more about this campaign, and about our work to promote understanding of Mongolian culture and our campaigning work in the area of human rights, please contact us.</p>
<p>This article was originally published on STV News website in February 2021.</p>
<h2 id="h-uuganaa-ramsay" class="wp-block-heading">Uuganaa Ramsay</h2>
<p><em>Uuganaa Ramsay is the founder and director of Mongol Identity. She is an award-winning author, campaigner and advocate. Born in Mongolia and now living in Scotland, she started writing and campaigning in 2010 after the death of her son, Billy, who had Down’s syndrome. Uuganaa won the Scottish Asian Women’s Award for Achievement Against All Odds in 2014. Her memoir Mongol won the Janetta Bowie Chalice Non-Fiction Book Award from the Scottish Association of Writers and following Mongol’s publication, BBC Radio 4 and BBC World Service produced a documentary, The Meaning of Mongol.</em></p>


Why we need to end the historical misuse of the word ‘Mongol’

Time to End the Historical Misuse

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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/v/yT7N6JgfqRFpCT5f/">Mongol Identity Live Launch</a></p>
<h2>Promoting Understanding, Belonging, and Diversity</h2>
<p>We are excited to announce the official launch of <strong>Mongol Identity SCIO</strong>, a nonprofit, non-political Charitable Incorporated Organization (SCIO) registered in Scotland and conducting activities internationally. This momentous occasion coincides with Human Rights Day, a perfect backdrop to highlight our commitment to advancing human rights, intercultural understanding, and diversity.</p>
<h3>About Mongol Identity SCIO</h3>
<p>Mongol Identity is organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, and developmental purposes. Our organization is dedicated to promoting a greater understanding of the Mongol ethnicity and culture, with its rich history and unique language. We strive to end the historical misuse of the term &#8220;Mongol&#8221; and replace it with a deeper, more accurate understanding of our heritage.</p>
<h3>Vision</h3>
<p>Our vision is to campaign and advance a greater understanding of the word Mongol as an ethnicity and culture with its own history and language in order to end the historical misuse of the term.</p>
<h3>Mission</h3>
<p>Our mission is to become the prime platform for educational and cultural content that international organizations and individuals can utilize to promote interculturalism, belonging, and diversity.</p>
<h3>Launch Activities</h3>
<p>To celebrate our launch and Human Rights Day, we have organized a series of events and initiatives:</p>
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<li><strong>Educational Webinars:</strong> Experts will discuss the historical and cultural significance of the Mongol ethnicity, debunking myths and sharing insights.</li>
<li><strong>Cultural Exhibitions:</strong> Online exhibitions showcasing Mongolian art, literature, and historical artifacts.</li>
<li><strong>Community Engagement:</strong> Interactive sessions where participants can share their stories and experiences, fostering a sense of belonging and community.</li>
<li><strong>Resource Hub:</strong> Launch of our online platform featuring educational materials, research articles, and cultural content available to all.</li>
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<h3>Join Us</h3>
<p>We invite you to join us in celebrating this launch and supporting our mission. Together, we can promote a world where every culture is understood and respected, and diversity is celebrated.</p>
<p>For more information about our activities, upcoming events, and how you can get involved, visit our website and follow us on social media.</p>


Mongol Identity SCIO Live Launch

The Launch of Mongol Identity SCIO

<p>This discussion took place in Mongolian.</p>
<h3>A Meaningful Conversation</h3>
<p>Mongol Identity SCIO is pleased to share the highlights of our recent live discussion addressing the historical misuse of the word &#8220;Mongol&#8221; in medicine and popular culture. This event, conducted in Mongolian, featured insightful perspectives from our activists and team members dedicated to promoting a correct understanding of Mongol ethnicity and culture.</p>
<h3>About the Discussion</h3>
<p>The word &#8220;Mongol&#8221; has a rich and significant history tied to the Mongolian people, their culture, and their heritage. Unfortunately, it has been misused historically in various contexts, particularly in medicine and popular culture, often leading to stigmatization and misconceptions. This live discussion aimed to:</p>
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<li><strong>Explore Historical Context:</strong> Delve into the origins of the misuse of the word &#8220;Mongol&#8221; in medical terminology and how it has impacted perceptions.</li>
<li><strong>Address Cultural Implications:</strong> Discuss the cultural repercussions and the ongoing efforts to correct these misunderstandings.</li>
<li><strong>Raise Awareness:</strong> Educate the audience on the importance of using terms that respect and accurately represent Mongolian heritage.</li>
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<p>Our panel included knowledgeable activists and team members from Mongol Identity SCIO, who have been at the forefront of this advocacy internationally.</p>
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<p>See more : <a href="https://fb.watch/sY7uByzL2t/">video</a></p>


The Misuse of the Word “Mongol”

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