Buddhist Master Ji Seon on Democracy: An Interview
Written by Monk Jang Gyong The recent history of Gwangju is marked with selfless and often painful sacrifices for a brighter and more righteous future. The efforts of this city’s … Read More
Category: Human Rights
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