Seoul Debates 2017: Lessons Learnt from Addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) From Korea and Around the World (Post-Meeting Report)

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Seoul Debates 2017: Lessons Learnt from Addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) From Korea and Around the World (Post-Meeting Report)

March 17, 2017

The Seoul Debates involved the sharing of experiences and dynamic discussions covering multiple aspects of Korea’s experience in addressing GBV, notably legislation and policy work; enhancement of GBV case handling by the judiciary and the police; mechanisms to support victims of GBV, including the Sunflower Center; civil society movement and advocacy; as well as prevention efforts through capacity-building and public awareness-raising. Through dedicated sessions, the Seoul Debates also highlighted the special importance of fighting GBV against children and persons with disabilities, as well as GBV in the context of forced migration and sex trafficking. 

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