Introduction on the grounds of age, religion, medical history, or race, or unfavorably treating those taking maternity or paternity leave constitute an act of discrimination. Regarding discrimination against persons with disabilities, the Commission made some meaningful recommendations and expressed opinions on key human rights issues by types of disabilities, including recommendations for provision of emergency relief for persons with disabilities who have reached the age of 65 to continue to receive living assistance services. It also expressed and submitted opinions regarding the proposed amendments to the laws related to mental disability, to prevent a further spread of social prejudice and discrimination against persons with mental disabilities. Regarding gender discrimination, the Commission focused on discriminatory practices that have persisted due to fixed ideas about gender roles. It made it clear that sexual harassment not only gives sexual humiliation to victims, but also have serious consequences in work and unemployment. Based on a review of illegal abortion from a human rights perspective, the Commission submitted an opinion to the Constitutional Court and contributed to the ruling that finds the abortion ban unconstitutional. Meanwhile, with an increasing number of decisions issued by the Commission regarding discrimination cases, it became necessary to establish an assessment criteria for discrimination to improve accuracy and consistency of decisions. The Commission carried out a study to analyze existing discrimination-related precedents. It will take the next step based on the results of the study. Regarding discrimination against persons with disabilities, the Commission found that sustained individual remedial efforts have not done much to change public perception about persons with disabilities, so this area needs continuous improvement efforts. The Commission has operated the Gender Discrimination Correction Team from July 2018, but the provisional team has limited capacity to swiftly handle an increasing number cases of gender discrimination, sexual harassment, and gender issues. Thus, there is a need to provide the team with greater authority and resources to reinforce its function of countering gender discrimination. 26