Human Rights Commission Discusses Enactment of 'Equality Act' with Ambassadors to Korea and UN Agency Representatives

Meeting Held on the 11th

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-joo] The National Human Rights Commission announced on the 10th that it will hold a 'Meeting with Ambassadors to Korea and UN Agency Representatives on Responding to Racial and Hate Discrimination' on the 11th at the Westin Chosun Hotel in Seoul.

The Commission explained that the meeting was organized to examine the policy and social awareness improvement effects achieved by advanced human rights countries in Europe through the enactment of comprehensive anti-discrimination laws, and to draw implications for Korean society ahead of the legislation of the Equality Act.

The meeting will be attended by ambassadors to Korea, representatives, and diplomats who will share their countries' experiences. Additionally, Kwon In-sook, Park Ju-min, and Lee Sang-min from the Democratic Party of Korea, who are working on the enactment of the Equality Act (Anti-Discrimination Act), and Jang Hye-young from the Justice Party will participate to present their opinions on current issues.

The Commission stated, "Most OECD member countries have already enacted equality laws or anti-discrimination laws, but Korea, while stipulating the principle of equality as a core fundamental right in its Constitution, has yet to enact an Equality Act that includes comprehensive anti-discrimination provisions."

Last June, the Commission released a draft of the Equality Act and expressed to the National Assembly the necessity of enacting the Equality Act, urging the Assembly to take the lead toward the goal of 'Equality for All.'

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