#TAIWAN4CLIMATEJUSTICE TGEW2022
After decades of effort dedicated by civil society organizations, Taiwan has become a leader in gender equality in areas, such as women’s political participation, LGBTQ+ rights, and the prevention of gender-based violence in Asia and the rest of the world. In 2011, the government enacted the Gender Equality Policy Guidelines and revised it in 2017 in response to social changes and global trends. The spirit of women’s rights and gender equality is reflected in Taiwan’s laws and policies, which gradually impact lifestyle and cultural aspects and become a shared value in Taiwanese society.

This year, in response to the theme of UN CSW67, the 2023 Taiwan Gender Equality Week will present women’s contributions to technology and science in Taiwan and how to create a friendlier online space for women. We welcome you to join the following activities and network with Taiwan’s gender equality activists!

TAIWAN NIGHT

March 7, 2023 19:00 (EST)
Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in
New York

The 2023 Taiwan Night will share Taiwan's technology and innovation with representatives from various countries through a fashion show that integrates technology and costume design, showcasing Taiwan’s cultural diversity and the achievements of promoting technological development and practicing gender equality.

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TAIWAN MAIN STAGE:
PROMOTING GENDER
EQUALITY IN THE
DIGITAL AGE

March 9, 2023 18:30(EST)
Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in
New York

In the age of rapid technological progress, how do we integrate gender equality and enhance women's participation in science and technology to create a more diversified and inclusive world?
In this seminar, initiatives from the public sector and NGOs will bring up their insights and thoughts on how to connect the globe through technology and build a more gender-inclusive, more equitable, and more diverse world.

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NGO CSW67
FORUM

March 6 -17, 2023

The advancement of technology has brought more opportunities and challenges to women. How do we empower women, and build a diversified scientific and technological era? How do we face the threat of technology-facilitated GBV? Taiwan’s NGOs will share their practical experiences, and suggestions to free women from technology-facilitated GBV and make women reach their full potential through technology.

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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.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) began compiling and issuing the Gender Inequality Index (GII) in 2010.

HISTORY OF GENDER EQUALITY
MOVEMENT IN TAIWAN

1980s

1990s

2000s

2010s

2020

2021

2022

1980s

WOMEN MOVED TOWARD FINANCIAL
INDEPENDENCE

In the mid-1980s, Taiwan's industrial structure gradually changed from manufacturing to service, which saw women enter the workplace in large numbers. However, the single and pregnancy prohibition clauses still remained common.


The staff of the Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Museum signed a petition demanding the Museum cancel the regulation that female employees must leave their jobs when they are 30 years old or pregnant, which led to the “Act of Gender Equality in Employment”.

1990s

WOMEN'S SAFETY IS VALUED

In 1996, the famous feminist Peng Wanru was killed. In December, Taiwanese women's groups launched the 1221 "Feminist Fire Night Road" night march, which involved more than 20,000 people, demanding the government pay attention to women's physical safety.


Deng Ruwen, a long-time victim/survivor of domestic violence, made society face the problem of domestic violence and asked the government to provide protective measures. In 1998, Taiwan became the first country in Asia to have a “Domestic Violence Prevention Act” and a civil law protection order.

2000s

TAIWAN’S GENDER EQUALITY ALIGN WITH INTERNATIONAL PRACTICE

In 2005, Taiwan’s government actively promoted "gender mainstreaming", which requires a gender perspective in all government policies and programs to end inequality.


In 2007, the President signed and promulgated CEDAW. The following year, the "Taiwan Women's Center" officially opened on March 8, Women's Day, which is the first national women's pavilion and a window for international exchange.

2010s

LEADING ASIA

In 2012, Taiwan’s government set up a department to comprehensively promote gender equality and women's rights and interests.


In 2016, the Taiwanese people elected their first female president.


In 2019, on May 17, the International Day Against Homophobia, Taiwan became the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage.

2020

TGEW

TGEW gathers the voices of Taiwanese NGOs and amplifies the volume of women's and gender rights during the Women's March. By holding the Taiwan Gender Equality Week and a series of activities, we let the world know about Taiwan, and acknolwedge the lovely people in this land who promote gender equality with the spirit of freedom and democracy.


In light of the coronavirus outbreak around the world and upholding the spirit of #TaiwanCanHelp and the resilience of social workers, we share Taiwan's experience as a gender leader in Asia and the tolerance and resilience of female leadership in the pandemic era.

2021

TGEW

The pandemic doesn’t just impact women’s health, it also affects their safety and economic status. In 2021, under the core spirit of #Taiwanforher, Taiwan Gender Equality Week brought together public and private sector partners from the United States, Sweden, and Kosovo to call on world leaders to promote women's economic autonomy and gender equality in investment for women’s future after the pandemic.


Taiwan's civil forces should not be underestimated! Taiwan's women/gender organizations invited more than 120 global women's movement workers to speak out at the NGO CSW65 Forum! 26 parallel conferences and thematic forums accumulated more than 20,000 visits, and reached more than 50 million on social media!
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2022

TGEW

Women’s Power Night: "Women Lead Climate Action", invited about 150 ambassadors and representatives of Taiwan’s NGOs and government to participate, promoting foreign interaction and deepening the impression of Taiwan’s commitment to sustainable development.


Taiwan Main Stage: Climate Justice Leader’s Seminar, invited female leaders from the public and private sectors to discuss, and enhance the importance of women's participation in climate decision-making, and demonstrate the concrete results of Taiwan's promotion of climate justice.


NGO CSW66 Forum, Taiwan’s NGOs committed to promoting sustainable living and sharing local climate action with the world.
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WHAT IS TGEW?

TGEW is a collaboration platform for NGO networks, and also a place to demonstrate Taiwan’s commitment and efforts in achieving Gender Equality within all sectors. We, with the political leaders and civil society leaders who are fighting for climate justice and women's rights, follow global gender issues and initiate local and global actions in hopes of creating a better world.

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