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meetings, and in 2022, it organized five regular forums addressing topics such as the need,
content, and prospects of a new international convention on the rights of older persons,
multidimensional reflections on the significance of work and labor for older persons, brain
health and quality of life in old age, and progress in the formulation of a UN convention on the
rights of older persons and a convention drafted by National Human Rights Institutions.
Moving forward, the Older Persons Human Rights Forum is committed to remaining actively
involved in protecting and promoting the rights of older persons. It will strive to provide
guidance in upholding the rights of the elderly, stimulate public discussions on social issues
pertaining to the definition of old age, age limits, and retirement criteria, assess existing policies
on elderly welfare, explore avenues to strengthen human rights protections, and advocate for
government participation in international initiatives aimed at advancing the rights of older
persons.
D. Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Exhibition of Artworks by Artists with Mental Disorders
City, the National Mental Health and Welfare Commission, the Korean Research Center for
Guardianship and Trusts, and Member of Parliament Kang Min-jeong and 20 others, jointly
organized an art exhibition titled “Reading the Paintings of Individuals with Mental Disorders,
and Reading the Era” at the Kyungae Art Museum from November 22 to 27.
The exhibition aimed to raise awareness about the lives of individuals with mental disorders
and challenge the prevailing prejudices and discrimination they face in society. It featured
123 art pieces created by individuals with mental disorders and garnered active participation
from them, their families, and various stakeholders. The event also received substantial
media coverage, helping to combat stereotypes and reduce prejudice against individuals with
mental disorders. Moreover, this exhibition was seen as a groundbreaking initiative, enabling
individuals with mental disorders to assert their dignity and talent through artistic expression
and affirming their rightful place in the cultural and artistic realms.
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The Commission, along with the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the Seoul Metropolitan