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Background

The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Ms. Elizabeth Salmón, will submit a report focusing on the human rights of women and girls to the Human Rights Council in March 2023. To raise awareness of the human rights situation in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, she has decided to pursue a more detailed analysis of the human rights situation of specific groups, starting with women and girls. The aim of focussing on specific groups is to improve understanding of their situation and explore ways to better protect and promote their human rights. To inform the upcoming report and follow up activities, the Special Rapporteur is seeking inputs on the topic from States, victims, civil society organizations, academia, and other stakeholders through responses to the brief questionnaire below.

Questionnaire

Human rights of women and girls in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

General questions

1. What information do you have about actions that the Government of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has taken to improve the human rights situation of women and girls and the existing policies to address their human rights?
2. What is the human rights situation of women and girls in detention in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea? Please also share information about women and girls in kwanliso (political prison camps).
3. What information do you have about North Korean women and girls crossing the border? What are the difficulties they face, including violence, before, during and after crossing the border?
4. What is the situation regarding sexual and reproductive health of women and girls in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea?
5. What is the situation on domestic violence in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea?
6. What is the situation regarding women’s rights in Jangmadang (local informal markets)? Has women’s economic and social participation made an impact on women’s lives and opportunities?
7. What are women’s particular vulnerabilities to forced labour in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea?
8. What positive changes do you think women and girls can make to society and human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea? What is the role of women in pursuing peace and security in the region? How do you think the international community should support women and girls in this regard?
9. According to your information, what do North Korean women and girls want in terms of securing peace and enhancing their human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea?