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Conference on the Rights of Migrants, fostering networking among immigration activists and
experts across the country.
3) Resolving Gender Discrimination and Establishing a Foundation for Gender
Equality
The Commission actively sought input from external experts through a policy forum focused
on preventing and addressing sexual harassment, held to commemorate the publication of
the White Paper on Sexual Harassment Cases Volume 2. The objective was to enhance the
effectiveness of investigations and remedies related to sexual harassment, and to develop
preventive measures and effective remedies for such cases.
Furthermore, the Commission explored ways to prevent and deal with sexual harassment and
secondary victimization caused by a lack of gender sensitivity among law enforcement officials
such as police and prosecutors during investigation and trial processes. This was achieved
through a survey of gender sensitivity and case law analysis in the criminal justice field, as well
as through discussions and consultations with experts on various gender-related issues, including
the Gender Equality Forum and women’s rights civil society organizations.
Building upon these efforts, the Commission played an active role in addressing genderrelated issues, including expressing opinions on the 9th national report to comply with
international human rights norms related to gender equality and recommending amendments to
the Political Parties Act and the Public Official Election Act to improve gender imbalances in
politics. It also expressed opinions on the proposed amendment to the Government Organization
Act, which deals with the abolition of the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family. Additionally,
on the occasion of the International Day of Transgender Visibility, the Commission produced a
card news based on a survey of hate speech and discrimination against transgenders and actively
promoted it through its Social Network Service (SNS) channels. The Commission also made
efforts to enhance the human rights of sexual minorities by issuing a Chairperson’s statement
on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, making policy
recommendations to improve transgenders’ rights, monitoring the Seoul Queer Culture Festival,
and pushing for a hearing on the gender correction process for transgender individuals.
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