correct the discriminatory act of constraining the use of educational facilities based on sexual
orientation.
We newly established the Gender Discrimination Remedy Division on July 24 with the aim of
more effectively addressing cases of sexual harassment and violence, crafting systems to prevent
and respond to gender violence, and closing gender gaps such as the glass ceiling for female
employees. In order to promote job security for women, we conducted the Factual Survey on
Discrimination Based on Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Childcare Leave. To investigate the human
rights conditions of the film industry in the wake of the legal action taken by an actress who was
reportedly a victim of sexual violence committed during a movie shoot, the Factual Survey on
the Human Rights Conditions of Women Working in the Fields of Culture and Arts was carried
out. The Factual Survey on Sexual Harassment and Violence and Hostility against Women
Online was also conducted to seek ways to counter the growing prevalence of "obscenity using
communications media" and "hidden camera crimes," which are acts of sexual harassment and
violence using online media, and hostility against women online.
We made policy recommendations to prevent the reproduction of gender stereotypes on
broadcast programs and to ensure equal opportunities for women to take part in decision-making
processes concerning broadcasting-related policies. We also expressed our opinion on the Act on
the Prohibition of and Remedies for Sexual Discrimination and Harassment, Etc., proposed for
legislation by the National Assembly to effectively reinforce remedial measures for victims of
sexual harassment. Furthermore, we conducted an ex officio investigation on sexual harassment
and violence within the prosecution and made our recommendation for the improvement of
systems to promote an organizational culture that values gender equality. We established the
Special Investigation Team for Sexual Harassment and Violence in the Fields of Culture and
Arts and proposed improvement measures.
Promoting Deinstitutionalization and Improving Mobility for Persons with
Disabilities, etc.
The Commission has set the goal of deinstitutionalization and has reviewed relevant measures
to realize this goal of eradicating human rights violations repeatedly committed at residential
facilities for persons with disabilities.
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