Ulsan Gangbuk Education Support Office has formed the 2026 Gangbuk Disability Student Human Rights Support Team to strengthen protection and prevention of rights violations for students with disabilities. The initiative aims to activate on-the-ground support in schools and create safer, more inclusive learning environments that promote the well-being and happiness of disabled students.
The support team is composed of 17 regional experts led by the head of the elementary education division, including representatives from schools, the developmental disability support center, disability rights advocacy organizations, a parents’ association, a sexual violence counseling center, disability welfare services, and the local police. The group will conduct monthly visits to institutions across the area, carry out prevention and counseling activities, and prioritize protection of affected students. When rights violations occur, the team will provide immediate protection for victims and offer special support measures for both victims and involved students.
Officials held an appointment ceremony and coordination meeting on February 26 to discuss operational direction and detailed plans. Key agenda items included identifying “Thebom” students (those who have experienced or are at risk of rights violations), assigning roles to committee members, and building an integrated support system to diversify and improve effectiveness. The Gangbuk Education Support Office emphasized strengthening multi-agency, organic cooperation to ensure students’ rights are protected and to foster a culture of empathy toward disability in schools.
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