Gwangju as a Human Rights City
Laura Becker Talks About What’s Helped Shape Gwangju Into Becoming The acknowledged Human Rights City It Has Today.
Category: Human Rights
A Roof Over Our Heads: Revamping a Neighborhood Shelter
Gwangju’s new PUBLICO community service project has started by revamping a neighborhood social shelter for the elderly.
A Human Rights Mini-Forum Report:
Marieke Duchatteau is a human rights graduate student from the Netherlands. She believes that human rights starts with helping your family, friends & neighbors.
The Awakening of Social Enterprise in South Korea
Student Park Ho-Yeon reflects on last year’s Korean Air ‘macademia nut’ scandal and how it shows the need for noblesse oblige social enterprise.
Sewol Update: June 2015
This Sewol update focuses on the harsh reality of an ongoing struggle to make sure there is a thorough & independent investigation of the Sewol ferry disaster
How Gwangju Said “Yes” to Human Rights
The World Human Rights Cities Forum brought together specialists, analysts & experts from all over the world to discuss & promote Human Rights on a global level
How Gwangju Visitors said “Yes” to Human Rights Last Year
Joey Nunez reviews the learning and experiences from the 2014 World Human Rights Cities Forum, as Gwangju prepares for the 2015 forum happening from May 15-18.
Sewol Update April 2015
The Special Investigation Committee for the Sewol Ferry Disaster is now official. Protests and activities continue as a way to seek the truth and to remember.