WOMEN’S
POLITICAL PPARTICIPATION
TAIWAN GENDER EQUALITY WEEK
The year 2020 marks the 5th anniversary for the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as well as the 25th anniversary of the Beijing Platform for Action. As a result, 2020 is an optimal time to review the development and results of gender equality.
THE
PREVENTION OF
GENDER-BASED
VIOLENCE
After decades’ efforts dedicated by civil society organizations, Taiwan has become a leader in gender issues, such as women’s political participation, LGBT rights and the prevention of gender-based violence for Asia and the rest of the world. In 2011, the government enacted Gender Equality Policy Guidelines and revised it in 2017 to adjust social changes and integrate global tendency, including the spirit of SDGs. The spirit of women’s rights and gender equality are reflected in Taiwan’s laws and policies, which gradually impact lifestyle and cultural aspects, becoming a shared value in Taiwanese society.
EVENTS
TAIWAN
#1
IN ASIA
labor market
health
empowerment
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) began
compiling and issuing the Gender Inequality Index (GII) in 2010.
The GII measures the state of gender inequality in countries
around the world by analyzing 5 indicators in the 3 dimensions of
health, empowerment, and labor market.
Taiwan ranks 9th globally in the GII and 1st in Asia,
according to data for 2018.
Equal Pay Day 2008 - 2018
the number of extra days women are required to work has been reduced from March 10th to Feb 23rd.
Female gross enrolment ratio
in tertiary education ranks
The number 89.53% is
much higher than the
world average with 40.61%
OF WOMEN'S RIGHTS
IN TAIWAN
Enacts “Labor Standards Act”
To state that all employees shall receive the same wage rate payable to other employees doing the same work, no women shall be discriminated on the basis of gender. To safeguard the rights and interests in work of child workers and female workers.
Foundation FOR women’s Rights Promotion and Development
Foundation for women’s Rights Promotion and Development (FWRPD) was established to serve as a bridge for constructive dialogue between the government and the private sectors, and to build a center of resource and information exchange for all women in Taiwan.
Enacts “Gender Equality in Employment Law”
To safeguard women’s rights to work. To expressly define what constitutes as sexual harassment in workplace and to state the principle that the responsibility of child care shall be shouldered by the State and society.
Enacts “Enforcement Act
of CEDAW”
The funding required by the various levels of administering agencies to enforce regulations of the convention that safeguard the human rights of all genders shall be the priority of the budget compilation with respect to the financial condition. Additionally, in correspondence with the regulations of CEDAW, all administering agencies shall conclude any formulation, amendment, or repeal of the act; and improving its executive actions within three years following the execution of the Enforcement Act.
Enacts “Gender Equality
Policy Guideline”
To promote the development of gender equality by managing the policies in Taiwan that relate to women in politics, economy, education, population, health, legislation, environment, and more from a perspective of equity, gender equality, and gender mainstreaming.
Gender Equity Education Act
Act of Gender Equality
in Employment
FIRST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT IN ASIA
Domestic Violence Prevention Act
the #1 in Asia to incorporate civil protection orders into the legal system.
the Sexual Harassment
Prevention Act
In the last two decades, the laws to prevent gender-based violence have been constantly improved. For example, the Domestic Violence Prevention Act has long oered protection to same-sex couples.
Gender Equity Education Act
Taiwan also passed the Gender Equity Education Act (2004), the Act of Gender Equality in Employment (2002) and other acts on gender equality in recently years. These laws have constructed the gender based violence prevention network at school and in the workplace.
Act of Gender Equality
in Employment
OF WOMEN'S RIGHTS
IN TAIWAN
establish “Foundation FOR women’s Rights Promotion and Development ”
Foundation for women’s Rights Promotion and Development (FWRPD) was established to serve as a bridge for constructive dialogue between the government and the private sectors, and to build a center
of resource and information
exchange for all women
in Taiwan.
The funding required by the various levels of administering agencies to enforce regulations of the convention that safeguard the human rights of all genders shall be the priority of the budget compilation with respect to the financial condition. Additionally, in correspondence with the regulations of CEDAW, all administering agencies shall conclude any formulation, amendment, or repeal of the act; and improving its executive actions within three years following the execution of the Enforcement Act.
Enacts “Enforcement
Act of CEDAW”
ENFORCEMENT ACT OF JUDICIAL YUAN
INTERPRETATION NO.748
On May 17, 2019, Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan approved the Enforcement Act of Judicial Yuan Interpretation No. 748, a special law legalizing same-sex marriage in Taiwan. Taking eect on May 24, 2019, the Act is the first law passed in Asia to recognize same-sex marriage. According to article 2 of the Act, two persons of the same sex may form a permanent union of intimate and exclusive nature for the purpose of living a common life. It is a major milestone in the promotion of LGBTQ+ rights and interests.
Female gross enrolment ratio
in tertiary education ranks
The number 89.53% is
much higher than the
world average with 40.61%
TWiST
The society of Taiwan Women in Sciences and Technology
MWF
Modern Women's Foundation
WFWP-Taiwan
Women’s Federation for World Peace, Taiwan
NGOS
As a member of the international community, Taiwan shoulders the responsibility to advance gender equality and promote democracy and social inclusion.
We have been committed to sharing and exchanging our experience in promoting gender equality with the world in the hope of contributing and participating in international gender equality movements.
With this in mind, as we celebrate the 2020 Bejing+25, women’s groups in Taiwan s would like to invite all feminists who believe in gender equality and to join Taiwan NGO Expos in achieving 50-50 by 2030 !
TWiST
The society of Taiwan Women in Sciences and Technology
TCAV
Taiwan Coalition Against Violence
MWF
Modern Women's Foundation
Office for Gender Equality
WFWP-Taiwan
Women’s Federation for World Peace, Taiwan
TAIWAN
WOMEN’S CENTER
Asserting women’s rights and promoting gender equality are not only Taiwan’s fundamental state policies which are regulated in the Constitution, but also are crucial human rights indicators of modern democracy countries.
With the partnership between local governments and women’s groups, Taiwan Women’s Movements have developed in all areas of daily life . Visit our women’s centers around Taiwan and see our movements on promoting and implementing women and gender policies.
