Introduction Protecting the rights of migrants and refugees In celebration of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the Commission made multi-fronted efforts to eradicate hatred and racial discrimination against migrants and refugees in the society, including a chairperson statement, meetings with relevant government ministries on how to implement the final opinions of the UN Committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination, and a commissioned research on the current state of racial discrimination and legislation. Amid deepening hatred and discrimination, and the emergence of migrants’ human rights issues in all domains of living and social security, the Commission recommended the relevant organizations to develop the 2nd Guidelines on the Human Rights of Migrants based on the principle that establishment and implementation of state policies must be aligned with the UN Global Compact. While closely monitoring government policies and media reporting, the Commission cooperated and established a network with related organizations and groups in Korea and abroad, raising its status in the field of migrant rights. Efforts include organization of a national migrant rights convention involving migrant rights organizations, experts, and migrants, a meeting of the United Nations Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights, and a session to brief the results of monitoring how humanitarian status holders are being treated. Promoting human rights and the right to equality in the criminal justice system Regarding the proposed abolition of the death penalty and establishment of alternative punishments, the Commission organized a review hearing with the International Commission against the Death Penalty (ICDP) and a meeting with the European Union Delegation to Korea to hear from experts, civil society groups, and international community on this issue. 12