HanVoice to Launch Revolutionary New Program
HanVoice is currently developing a first-of-its-kind program – the North Korean Refugee Leadership Program. The program was designed to fill the void identified at the 10th ICNKHRR, where NGOs, academics, and other policymakers identified the need for a North Korean refugee who can advocate for the cause with strong English skills, advocacy training, and confidence ...
HanVoice Spreading the Word Across Ontario
2013 has been busy with HanVoice proactively spreading the word about North Korean human rights and refugees around Ontario, visiting campuses, speaking at conferences, and consulting with local community groups. Among these visits include: The Korea Interagency Network: Three Board members and our Executive Director made a presentation to 10 Korean-Canadian Community groups on North ...
HanVoice Meets with Minister Kenney
In a big first step to changing Canadian government policy on North Korean human rights and refugees, members of the HanVoice Lobbying Team met privately with Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism in mid-February. The HanVoice team provided their views on the issue and advised on policy recommendations surrounding North Koreans in North ...
HanVoice’s 2012 Year in Review
Back in mid-December of 2011, as we enjoyed the holiday season with our friends and family, we received a message “Kim Jong-Il reported dead” – it was at that point that we knew 2012 would be a year of significant change for North Korea and for HanVoice. We immediately acted and drafted press releases into ...
HanVoice Meets with the Korean Ministry of Unification and North Korean Refugees Foundation
HanVoice met with representatives from Korea’s Ministry of Unification and the North Korean Refugees Foundation, one of Korea’s largest organizations aiding in North Korean resettlement in South Korea. HanVoice exchanged knowledge, ideas, and experiences with the two organizations, and discussed opportunities to work together on its initiatives. The MOU and NKRF also shared the results ...
HanVoice Celebrates 5 Years with Shin Dong Hyuk
HanVoice is proud to have celebrated its 5th anniversary on November 15th with many familiar faces and several new ones. HanVoice was honoured to have Shin Dong Hyuk attend the anniversary event and speak about his experiences, North Korea’s ever growing needs, and the importance of HanVoice’s work. The event also featured a speech from the ...