Part 2 | Introduction Chapter 3 Basic Directions and Key Achievements 1. Basic Directions In anticipation of its 20th anniversary, the Commission established the Human Rights Promotion Action Strategy (2021-2025) as a five-year goal-setting framework. This strategy encompasses three major strategic goals and 21 performance goals. Building upon this strategy, the Commission detailed its 2022 annual work plan and pursued a range of initiatives to attain the strategic and performance objectives. The Commission also sought to enhance the efficiency and impact of its work, ensure international organization, foster sustained collaboration both domestically and internationally, and bolster its preventive capabilities for safeguarding human rights. These endeavors were undertaken with the aim of establishing the Commission as a trusted institution that enjoys the support of the general public. 2. Progress in Achieving Performance Goals A. ‌Responding Proactively to Rapidly Changing Human Rights Environments, and Global Emergencies and Crises 1) Ensuring Human Dignity and Rights in Disaster Situations In the face of the prolonged national disaster caused by COVID-19, the Commission focused on proactively addressing the potential impact of significant societal changes on human rights. It is dedicated to ensuring that the fundamental values of human rights are not compromised in the midst of rapid industrial structural shifts, societal polarization, population aging, inequality, and the challenges posed by the climate crisis. The Commission organized round-table discussions on building a sustainable epidemic prevention system and meetings focused on COVID-19 prevention to gather valuable insights 51 Part 2 | Introduction timely and effective responses to emerging human rights issues, reinforce its role as a quasi-