Annual Report 2014
affronts highlighting the femininity of female soldiers, which had been regarded as
trivial, can constitute sexual harassment. In particular, it emphasizes the need to
convert prejudiced perceptions about female soldiers focusing solely on the fact that
they are ‘female’, such as “military service is not suitable for women” or “women are
not necessary in the military”, into a recognition of female soldiers as equal colleagues
serving in the military and create a sound military culture built on mutual respect
and trust.
The Commission is planning to distribute the animation to relevant authorities
including the Ministry of National Defense, so that it can be effectively used as
educational material for the prevention of sexual harassment in the military and make
copies easily accessible to general units through IP TV and on-line channels.
I. Effective Implementation of the Convention on the Rights of
Persons with Disabilities
Since the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities took effect
in Korea in 2009, the Commission has served as a monitoring body of promoting,
guaranteeing, and supervising the implementation of the Convention in pursuant to
Article 33 (2) of the Convention. In addition, in accordance with Article 19 vii of
the National Human Rights Commission Act, it has performed research, offered
recommendations, and presented its opinions with respect to the implementation of
the international treaty on human rights.
The State Report of the Republic of Korea was first reviewed at the UN Committee
on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD) in 2014. The NHRCK actively
participated in the Pre-sessional Working Group Meeting organized by the UN
Committee in April and the State Report Review of the Republic of Korea in September
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II. Major Activities of the Commission