Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Hosts First "Big Competition" for Marriage and Family Dispute Mediation

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Recently, a high-profile competition for marriage and family dispute mediation was held at the Banner Workers' Cultural Palace in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The event, organized by the Women's Federation and the Banner Justice Bureau of Ordos City, aimed to promote social harmony and stability by showcasing the mediation skills of experts from various towns across the banner. Eighteen mediators from six teams competed in a "theory and practice" competition, presenting a comprehensive examination of their abilities and levels. The competition consisted of three parts: a written test, a real case simulation mediation session, and a knowledge quiz.

Key Takeaways:

  • The competition was a groundbreaking event that innovatively adopted a "theory and practice" competition model, testing mediators' knowledge, skills, and abilities in marriage and family dispute resolution.
  • The competition consisted of three parts: a written test, a real case simulation mediation session, and a knowledge quiz, which examined the mediators' mastery of laws and regulations, professional skills, and comprehensive abilities.
  • The real case simulation mediation session allowed mediators to face complex marriage and family conflicts and assess their immediate response and handling capabilities.
  • The judges observed and scored on the spot, evaluating the mediators' performance in resolving disputes effectively.
  • The event selected the first, second, and third prize winners, as well as the Excellence Award and the "Best Mediation Expert" individual award.
  • A training seminar on improving the capacity of marriage and family mediators was also held after the selection competition.
  • Morigensudu, chairperson of the Women's Federation of Otog Front Banner, emphasized the importance of resolving marriage and family disputes effectively, focusing on the demands of women and children in marriage relationships, domestic violence, property division, etc.
  • The competition demonstrated the professionalism and spirit of the people's mediation team, as well as their commitment to maintaining family harmony and safeguarding social peace.

Statistics:

  • 18 mediators from 6 teams participated in the competition.
  • The competition consisted of 3 parts: written test, real case simulation mediation, and knowledge quiz.
  • The event selected 4 award winners: first, second, and third prizes, and the Excellence Award.
  • The competition covered a range of topics, including laws and regulations, mediation principles, psychological common sense, etc.
  • 17 reporters from China Women's News were on the scene to cover the event.

Sources:

  • "Hohhot: Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China has issued the following news release"
  • [https://www.nmg.gov.cn/zwyw/ymjnmg/202507/t20250708_2754820.html](https://www.nmg.gov.cn/zwyw/ymjnmg/202507/t20250708_2754820.html)