22 Introduction discriminated for reasons of sexual orientation and gender identity constitutes basic human rights. The Commission established the Gangwon Province Human Rights Office to protect and promote human rights in the region. The office, which became operational on 1 June, will help local residents resolve human rights violations they suffer and more promptly address local human rights issues. Human rights education Following the inauguration of a new administration, there was a substantial increase in demand for human rights education and training from educational institutions of government agencies (Police Training Institute, National Defense University, and training institutes of local governments). The Commission actively responded to such demands through close coordination. The Commission commissioned a study on ways to improve human rights education to inform policy-making in the area of social welfare. In view of expanding human rights education in the public domain, it monitored human rights-friendly textbooks and developed a human rights education guide for public officials. At the Human Rights Education Forum, it highlighted the policy aspect of human rights education by identifying new issues, providing a brief on and coordinating the enactment of the Human Rights Education Support Act. In the Mid- to Long-term Plan for Cyber Human Rights Education (2018-2022), the Commission established a framework for user-centric human rights education. It also identified new educational platforms, such as the Remote Training Center for Instructors, to train instructors using online educational contents. In an effort to expand its international network for education, the Commission concluded an MOU with Equitas, which is Canada’s most recognized and active human rights education organization. Human rights promotion The Commission worked closely with the media through press releases, media coverage support, and press corps. It produced and distributed an event coverage manual to ensure increased media effect.