National Human Rights Commission of Korea Annual Report 2020 ■ Collection of opinion from religious and legal communities The Commission paid an office call to the Chairman of the National Assembly, and leaders and representatives of leading political parties to explain the background and content of opinion expressed regarding the need for an equality law, calling for their active interest and support. It met with leaders of various religious groups and the legal profession to hear their views on the law, and ask for their support and cooperation. It also met with senior Protestant leaders to address the concerns and misunderstanding expressed by some Protestant groups. ■ Publicizing to shape favorable conditions for legislation To shape favorable conditions for legislation of an equality and anti-discrimination law, the Commission organized information sessions in six regions (July), Convention of Human Rights Advocates (August), International Conference on Combatting Hate and Discrimination (September), conference with Ambassadors to Korea (September and October), and antidiscrimination subcommittee sessions during the Human Rights Cities Forum (October). It also used Q&A materials on equality law, media interviews, advertisements on Youtube and buses, and videos to publicize the legislation effort. 60