Human Rights Commission "Concerned about Human Rights Crisis in Russia-Ukraine War... Solidarity with International Community"

[Asia Economy Reporter Gong Byung-sun] The National Human Rights Commission of Korea (NHRCK) expressed concern over the human rights crisis arising from the war between Russia and Ukraine and announced that it will provide necessary support.

On the 7th, the NHRCK, through a statement signed by Chairman Song Doo-hwan, stated, "We have agreed to stand in solidarity with the statement drafted by the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions," and announced, "We will provide necessary support together with the international community in the future to protect the Ukrainian national human rights institution, which is in a crisis situation, and to normalize human rights activities."

On the 4th (local time), the Chairperson of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions issued a statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council urging protective measures for Ukrainian civilian victims, an end to the armed conflict, and the normalization of the Ukrainian national human rights institution. On the same day, the UN Human Rights Council also adopted a resolution including the establishment of an independent investigative committee to investigate human rights violations caused by the Ukraine situation.

The NHRCK welcomed "our government's support for the UN Human Rights Council resolution," and stated, "We hope that our government, as a member of the UN Human Rights Council, will actively participate in international measures to protect the human rights of Ukrainian refugees and civilian victims and provide humanitarian aid."

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