2018-04-18 21:21
Seoul honored blind human rights lawyer Kim Ye-won with its Human Rights Welfare Grand Prize in recognition of her sustained efforts to advance disability rights. A former staffer at the Dongcheon Foundation, Kim has worked on behalf of social minorities and served as the standing counsel at the Seoul Disability Rights Center since 2014. She also founded the Disability Rights Law Center early last year, further institutionalizing legal support for people with disabilities.
The city also recognized other contributors to disability welfare: Dr. Lee Geung-ho, founder of The Smile Dental Clinic, received the top award in the disability welfare support category for running a specialized dental center and providing pro bono care. In the disability self-advocacy category, Hong Seo-yoon, president of the Korea Disabled Tourism Association, was honored for leadership in promoting accessible travel and inclusion for people with disabilities.
The awards were presented at the “Together Seoul Nuri Festival” held at SETEC in Gangnam, highlighting Seoul’s efforts to celebrate Disability Day and spotlight practical initiatives that improve rights, services, and social participation for people with disabilities. The ceremony underscored the role of legal advocacy, medical volunteerism, and sector-specific leadership in driving more inclusive policies and everyday access across the city.
Original source: 장애인의 날 기념 인권 복지상 대상에 김예원씨 (Source: the news outlet; please refer to the original article.)
