Leading the Fight Against Socioeconomic Inequalities: Interview with Barcelona’s Aida Guillén Lanzarote

Written by Wilson Melbostad Photographs courtesy of Aida Guillén Lanzarote   The World Human Rights Cities Forum, taking place here in Gwangju from October 18–21 at the Kim Daejung Convention … Read More

South Korea’s Obligation to Refugees

Written by Praveen Kumar Yadav One chilly January morning this year, a 25-year-old lady landed at Incheon International Airport. She had a narrow escape from prosecution by the Thai government. … Read More

Morten Kjaerum: Upholding Human Rights for All – Speaker at WHRCF 2018

Written by Wilson Melbostad Photographs courtesy of Morten Krjaerum   Those who live, have lived, or have even visited Gwangju know that the city prides itself on its recognition of … Read More

Vietnam 1984

Written by Viv   In early June this year, protests[1] occurred throughout Vietnam, including the capital Hanoi and the economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City. A local coffee shop … Read More

The 2018 Gwangju Asia Forum

Written by Zico Mulia Photographs courtesy of May 18 Memorial Foundation   The 2018 Gwangju Asia Forum and the 2018 Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Award Ceremony were held on … Read More

Defender of Justice Wins Prestigious 2018 Gwangju Prize for Human Rights

Written by Sen Nguyen Photographs by Adam Travis and courtesy of Fr. Nandana Manatunga   Diploma in Human Rights Training… diploma in Youth Pastoral & Faith Education… diploma in Foundations … Read More

A Look Back at Taiwan’s 1979 Kaohsiung Incident

Written by Stephen White Photographs from Wikipedia   The Kaohsiung Incident of 1979 was a watershed in Taiwan’s political and social history. At the time, it was barely noticed internationally, … Read More

When the Rain Clouds Darkened: Apartheid South Africa

Written by Sashai Yhukutwana Photograph from Wikipedia   “Among modern countries where democracy is the favored system, the Athenian experiment eventually acquires a hallowed status. But more than 2000 years … Read More