REPORT LAUNCH WEBINAR: Women’s Rights Under the Division System in Korea | 보고서 출시 웨비나: 분단체재 하에서의 여성의 권리 보고서
Wednesday, March 5 at 8pm ET/Thursday, March 6 at 10am KST Event date:
Join Women Cross DMZ for a webinar discussing the key findings of the newly released report, “Women’s Rights Under the Division System in Korea.” The report sheds light on the often overlooked consequences of Korea’s division, exposing the militarization, human rights violations, and family separations that continue to impact women’s lives today. Read the report here.
The webinar will include:
– A discussion of the gendered consequences of Korea’s division, including landmines and unexploded ordnance, U.S. military base expansion, and sexual violence at military camptowns.
– Firsthand insights from experts, activists, and contributors to the report on how militarization and geopolitical tensions disproportionately affect women.
– Policy recommendations and actionable steps for how governments, policymakers, and the international community can support women’s rights and peace efforts on the Korean Peninsula.
Speakers:
- Cathi Choi, Executive Director, Women Cross DMZ
- Youngmi Cho, Former Executive Director, Korean Women’s Movement for Peace and Executive Committee Member, Christian Conference of Asia
- Lee Jung Ah, Standing Representative, Gyeonggi Women’s Association United
- Lee Jae Jung, third-term Parliamentarian National Assembly member
This webinar is a must-attend for policymakers, activists, scholars, journalists, and anyone passionate about human rights, peace, and gender justice. RSVP here.