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Regarding respect in schools, children and youths had a different level of perception than
teachers. While the teacher group considered themselves as being respectful to children and
youths in terms of disclosing disciplinary matters, personal information of students who have
not paid educational expenses, and students’ performance records, the level of respect felt by
children and youths was found to be low. Also, about 60% of children and youths responded
favorably to certain levels of physical punishment. The survey confirmed the importance of
communication and public opinion in changing perceptions.
C. Survey to draft a Report on the Rights of Older Persons
to draft a report on the rights of older persons, raise public interest in this issue, and present
Part 2
The Commission conducted a survey of the human rights conditions facing older persons
directions for public policy to protect and promote the rights of senior citizens.
literature review, awareness of senior rights from the perspective of the elderly themselves and
of young people and adults, expert opinion, and policy recommendations.
This survey allowed an overall conditions check of senior rights, and the results will be used
in drafting a report on the rights of older persons in the future.
D. Study on the status of implementation of the Madrid International Plan
of Action on Ageing (MIPAA), limitations, and development plan
From April to August, the Commission commissioned a study to understand how the United
Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) and United
Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) verified the progress of implementation
of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA),’ check the third review and
appraisal cycle of the MIPAA for Korea, identify the limitations, and present a development plan
based on the result.
The report of the study analyzed the results of the UN ESCAP and UN ECE’s review and
appraisal of the implementation of MIPAA, as well as the achievements and limitations of
MIPAA. Through the third review and appraisal cycle, it also analyzed the progress made in
Commission's
Major Activities
The survey report includes a review of the relevant laws and regulations, policies, case studies,