In February 2014, a UN Commission of Inquiry on human rights in North Korea found that “The gravity, scale and nature of the violations reveal a State that does not have any parallel in the contemporary world.” Due to a paucity of ideas on how to substantively improve human rights, little has been done by the international community post-COI to implement recommendations. Join the European Alliance for Human Rights in North Korea for 'The Commission of Inquiry: What Next?' at the Ascham room, Bloomsbury House on the 11th of March for a conference dedicated to assessing the human rights situation, reflecting on the COI process, and generating ideas for improving human rights in North Korea.
Despite the abundance of evidence of crimes against humanity given at the hearings by almost 80 witnesses and victims, little has been done by the international community to implement recommendations, with only 1 substantive recommendation implemented – the opening of a field office. With participation from North Koreans, politicians, policymakers, leading international law experts and academics, tech experts, and Commissioner Justice Michael Kirby, 'The Commission of Inquiry: What Next?' seeks to develop cooperation mechanisms and consensus positions and support improvement in human rights in North Korea.
Attendance is free. Registration details will be sent next Monday, February 22nd.
Event: The Commission of Inquiry: What Next?
Venue: Ascham Room, Bloomsbury House, 2 – 3 Bloomsbury Square, London, WC1A 2RL
Date: Friday, March 11, 2016
Time: 9am – 5pm
Lunch will be provided.
