GIC Talk: Humanities, Human Rights, and Security Review

Written by Farida Muhammed When I heard there was going to be a GIC Talk at the Gwangju International Center entitled “Humanities, Human Rights, and Security,” my mind began to … 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

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

Human Rights and Democracy from Around Asia and Africa: Four Students Debut CNU’s First Global NGO Master’s Program

Written by Anastasia Traynin Photograph courtesy of Shahed Kayes, Class Leader During the first semester of 2017, this writer had the opportunity to take an elective class with American writer, … Read More

First Class First Lady

Written by Douglas Baumwoll Photographs courtesy of Kim Dae-jung Peace Center Translations by Jung Jinho and Kwak Ji-young Special thanks to Dr. Shin Gyonggu and Harsh Kumar Mishra Ninety-five years … Read More

Gwangju Talks: Do you feel that Korea is beginning to accept homosexuality?

We took to the streets to ask people whether they thought Korea is ready to accept homosexuality yet. Have a look here what people said

Study Break Pt. 2

In part 2 we continue to look at students rights and whether there is too much pressure being put on them to study

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.