Introduction
It appointed more experts to the Social Rights Committee to bolster its labor function and sought
active responses to labor rights issues through meetings with the National Assembly and civil
society organizations.
Guaranteeing the right to education without discrimination
To safeguard the right to discrimination-free education, the Commission investigated human
rights violations that occur in schools in relation to violence. It also examined how schools handle
cases of violence and developed an institutional improvement plan to protect the rights of students.
Reinforcing access to healthcare services for the socially vulnerable
The Commission recommended some institutional changes to prevent suicide among the
elderly. A chairperson statement was issued with regards to a devoted husband killing his wife he
had cared for for ten years. The statement called for more social support and a change in how the
problem of care of the elderly by the elderly is perceived. The Commission investigated the human
rights conditions faced by the aging leprosy population and proposed institutional improvements
to counter discrimination and offer policy support.
Reinforcing the right to adequate housing for the housing poor
Through a policy forum on the implementation of recommendations made by the UN Special
Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing, the Commission examined international standards
and trends related to the right to adequate housing. It also expressed the opinion that the bill to
amend the Special Act on Public Housing risks infringing upon the right of those who live in
public rental housing, and recommended institutional improvements to the right of people living in
non-dwelling facilities. Through these efforts, the Commission tried to advocate housing issues as
matter of right and engaged with various human rights organizations, civil society organizations,
and experts to develop policy changes.
Guaranteeing the right to life for those in absolute poverty
The Commission surveyed the condition of youths who live in poverty and promoted their
rights. It translated the United Nations declaration on the rights of peasants and took part in forums
and discussions to identify new human rights issues in this area.
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