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We did it. For the past 8 years, HanVoice has been advocating for a historic policy that allows Canadians to privately sponsor and resettle North Korean refugees. Today, that policy is a reality. #FreeToDream Join, share, and donate: buff.ly/2OkHKAt

We’re at a turning point. Support for North Korean rights work is at risk. In partnership with @hanvoice, we’re launching a nationwide grassroots campaign. Learn more & access resources: lbrtynk.org/campaign-dashb… Letters go out September 22nd. Calls begin September 29th.

The U.S. is pulling the plug on human rights funding around the world. We need your support now more than ever. Donate today: hanvoice.ca/donate theguardian.com/us-news/2025/j…

Reception on the occasion of the #UNGA High-Level Meeting on DPRK #HumanRights situation (May 20), co-hosted by the permanent mission of ROK and a global coalition of 30 civil society organizations "I strongly believe that when the human rights abuses in #NorthKorea stop, its illegal nuclear program will also stop." "I hope you and your colleagues will continue to speak out. This is how change will eventually come to North Korea. And one day, the North Korean people will regain their freedom." @UNSR_DPRK @HanVoice

Today (May 20), the #UNGA held the first-ever High-Level Meeting specifically dedicated to #DPRK #HumanRights situation. Following the statements by Special Rapporteur on the DPRK human rights situation @UNSR_DPRK and representatives from civil society (@committeehrnk, @HanVoice), two escapees from #NorthKorea – Eunju Kim and Gyuri Kang - provided vivid and heartbreaking testimonies.   Ambassador Joonkook Hwang expressed deep concern over the ongoing gross human rights violations in NK, emphasizing that, if human rights violations in NK stop, nuclear weapons development will also stop. He also strongly urged North Korea to immediately resolve all the cases of abductees, unrepatriated prisoners of war, and detainees, including the prompt release of three Korean missionaries—KIM Jung Wook, KIM Kook Kie and CHOI Chun Gil—and that all Member States respect the principle of non-refoulement.

Yesterday the #GeneralAssembly held a high-level plenary meeting to address the #HumanRights abuses and violations in the #DPRK - we thank all speakers for their striking testimonies. Read our full statement, delivered by 🇱🇺 DPR @AnneDostert here ➡️ newyork-un.mae.lu/fr

We delivered a statement at the @UN General Assembly on behalf of 36 civil society partners representing over 300 organizations in 116 countries. Watch the full statement here: hanvoice.ca/blog/unitednat…

The U.S. has suspended all U.S. foreign assistance programs for 90 days, effective January 21, 2025. We can’t afford to pause our work. Please donate today and help us continue our mission. Donate today at hanvoice.ca/donate

A group of North Korean defectors has resettled in a new country through private sponsorship for the first time, Canada-based human rights organization @HanVoice announced last week. Canada is now one of three countries that accepts North Koreans. hanvoice.ca/blog/refugees

We want to ensure that North Koreans have the freedom to choose where they start a new life – and that those who have arrived are not the last. Support our vision: hanvoice.ca/donate

After waiting for over a year, a group of North Korean refugees arrived in Canada last week. We made history again. For the first time, a country has opened its doors to North Korean refugees through private sponsorship. Read more: hanvoice.ca/blog/refugees

Kim Jong Un's flood zone priorities: "supply a TV set to each family and install one in every public place, so that the afflicted residents can keep abreast of the Party’s intentions, and to direct close attention to ensuring them a good meal" @OutFrontCNN @ErinBurnett

Want to teach English to North Korean refugees? We currently have twice as many students as teachers! Requirements: 🟡 Reside in South Korea (Sept to early Dec) 🟡 Native or fluent English speaker 🟡 ESL teaching experience is preferred Learn more: bit.ly/LiNK2024FALL.

Very happy to say that after 4 years of online education programs, we have restarted our in-country programs in Korea after visiting the country!

NK escapee Kim Gumhyok said@UNSC today "I want to send a message to the youth of North Korea...no matter how dark&frightening the night, the sun will rise. The future of North Korea is in your hands. Freedom&democracy is not a gift that can be delivered by someone else. 1/2

Meet Sean Chung, the executive director of HanVoice, a Toronto-based nonprofit dedicated to helping North Koreans resettle in Canada. Many North Korean escapees face the threat of being caught by Chinese authorities and sent back. Read more: bit.ly/4c8g0bG

Honor for @GCR2P to join incredible team of @HanVoice and coalition partners to better understand, discuss and reflect on how to advance accountability that is designed, led and owned by victims and survivors of crimes against humanity in #NorthKorea 🇰🇵

Wrapping up a productive visit to #Seoul, where we held meaningful discussions on #HumanRights in North Korea, including our first annual 🇨🇦🇰🇷 dialogue on the topic #StrongerTogether

🙏🇰🇷 for hosting today's important event looking back/looking ahead on supporting human rights in North Korea. Le 🇨🇦 est fier de participer. Expecting thoughtful reflections, with @FMChoTaeyul setting the tone with his imporrant opening remarks

...and on a personal note: reinforcements from home! 🙏@JoyaDonnelly pour ta participation auj à Séoul pour souligner engagement du 🇨🇦 pour les droits de la personne, partout, mais aussi en Corée du nord.