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government to prohibit widespread discrimination against sexual minorities in 2015, the Korean
government’s vote in favor of a resolution of the United Nations Human Rights Council on
human rights, sexual orientation and gender identity back in June 2011, and several statutes in
Korea—Article 11 of the Constitution (principle of equality), Administration and Treatment of
Correctional Institution Inmates Act—prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation
and gender identity.
B. Opinion urging establishment of National Action Plan on Business and
Human Rights
establish a National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights as soon as possible based on
Part 2
On 20 July, the Commission urged the Prime Minister to hear the views of stakeholders and
the Commission’s recommendations and the United Nations’ relevant guidance.
Plan for Human Rights for 2017-2021 and a separate National Action Plan on Business and
Human Rights. The United Kingdom, the United States, Germany, France, and other advanced
countries have a separate National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights in addition to
their National Action Plan for Human Rights. Also, the General Comment no. 24 adopted by the
United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights on 23 June underscores
state obligations to prevent negative impacts of business on human rights and promote human
rights due diligence for businesses. On 8 July, leaders of the G20 Summit declared their
commitment to establish a country National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights to
achieve inclusive, fair, and sustainable globalization.
Accordingly, in view of the implementation of the G20 Summit Declaration in Korea, global
competitiveness of Korean businesses and their sustainable development, the Commission urged
the government to collect the opinions of stakeholders and establish a separate NAP on Business
and Human Rights.
C. Opinion on the proposed special school for the disabled
On 12 September, the Commission expressed its opinion that the opposition to the proposed
Commission's
Major Activities
On 25 July 2016, the Commission had recommended the establishment of a National Action