An Uphill Battle Towards Recognition: A Yemeni Seeking Acceptance in Korea

Written by Wilson Melbostad Photographed by Sarah Pittman Yemen, the poorest country in the Arab world, has been amidst a bloody civil war for nearly four years. Since March 2015, … Read More

Gwangju Continues to Lead the Way for Human Rights and Peace in Asia

Written by Danielle Thaysen Photographs courtesy of World Human Rights Cities Forum Secretariat   A harmonious society, in essence, could be thought of as one that holds in very high … Read More

Upholding Indigenous Rights and Combatting Racism in Guatemala and the Rest of the World: Exclusive Interview with José Francisco Cali Tzay

Written by Wilson Melbostad Photographs courtesy of World Human Rights Cities Forum Secretariat   If you had the opportunity to drop in on the 2018 World Human Rights Cities Forum … Read More

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