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The second-generation goodwill ambassador of NIA serves as a volunteer to help the disadvantaged light up their dreamsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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The second-generation goodwill ambassador of NIA serves as a volunteer to help the disadvantaged light up their dreams

In June of this year, Su Rongshi (蘇榮世), the Filipino second-generation goodwill ambassador, received his degree from Tamkang University’s English Department. His involvement in the National Immigration Agency’s new second-generation training program during his undergraduate years led to his career as a social worker, helping people after graduation and putting in a lot of study to give back to society.

Southeast Asian series and Taiwanese literary works gain popularity due to New Southbound cultural exchangesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Southeast Asian series and Taiwanese literary works gain popularity due to New Southbound cultural exchanges

Taiwanese audiences have embraced Southeast Asian language TV news that the Ministry of Culture has been helping to promote for the past seven years, in accordance with the “New Southbound Policy” that the Executive Yuan suggested. Simultaneously, several literary works from Taiwan have been translated and published locally in five of the new southbound nations’ languages.

New Taipei International Language Competition with thousands of new immigrants and their children actively participatingPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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New Taipei International Language Competition with thousands of new immigrants and their children actively participating

With over a thousand parents, kids, instructors, and students from 95 schools taking part, the “112 Years International Language Competition for Schools at All Levels - Southeast Asian Language Group” recently held its grand opening in New Taipei City.

Indonesian batik and songket festivals held in Taipei

The National Taiwan Museum in Taipei buzzed with traditional Indonesian music on Sunday as it staged the batik and songket festivals, events dedicated to celebrating and promoting artistic traditions from the Southeast Asian country.

2023 Taiwan International Human Rights Film Festival kicks offPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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2023 Taiwan International Human Rights Film Festival kicks off

2023 Taiwan International Human Rights Film Festival (TIHRFF) titled “Gone with the War (煙硝離散—游尋天光),” curated by National Award for Arts winner Huang Ming-chuan (黃明川), commenced with Ukrainian director Alisa Kovalenko’s “We Will Not Fade Away.” Presented by the National Human Rights Museum, the 7th edition of TIHRFF focuses on the issues of war, technology, and migration.

MOI’s draft amendments to the Nationality Act approved by EYPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOI’s draft amendments to the Nationality Act approved by EY

Draft amendments made to the Nationality Act by the Ministry of the Interior were approved by the Executive Yuan Sept. 21, underscoring Taiwan’s commitment to safeguarding minors and retaining skilled foreign professionals, according to the MOI.

NIA Taitung County Service Center invites new immigrant volunteers to enjoy foreign cuisine to pay tribute to their diligent workPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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NIA Taitung County Service Center invites new immigrant volunteers to enjoy foreign cuisine to pay tribute to their diligent work

On September 20, special certificates of gratitude were distributed by the National Immigration Agency Taitung County Service Center and the Specialized Operation Brigade as a way of thanking the volunteers and interpreters for their diligent work every day. They also planned events (多元文化異國美食饗宴活動) with NGOs so that everyone may sample global dishes and share unique cuisine.

Invite all the people to dance and gather together for the Mid-Autumn Festival! “2023 Taichung International Dance Carnival” grandly debuts from 9/29-10/1Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Invite all the people to dance and gather together for the Mid-Autumn Festival! “2023 Taichung International Dance Carnival” grandly debuts from 9/29-10/1

The Taichung City Government will hold the “2023 Taichung International Dance Carnival” at Taichung City Hall Square and Calligraphy Greenway from September 29th to October 1st, during the three-day Mid-Autumn Festival holiday! Not only will it invites well-known domestic dance troupes to perform enthusiastically, but it will also extend invitations to many international performing troupes from Italy, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Japan to share the stage with you this year.

National Human Rights Commission Issues Independent Opinion on Taiwan’s Initial Report on the ICERD Focusing on the Implementation of Important Rights of All Ethnic Groups

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) held a press conference on the 19th to publish its independent opinion on the initial report on the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD).

Anti-trafficking workshop gets underway in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Anti-trafficking workshop gets underway in Taipei

The International Workshop on Strategies for Combating Human Trafficking kicked off Sept. 6 in Taipei City, reflecting the government’s commitment to cooperating with Taiwan’s partners around the world to build a resilient crime-fighting network and provide better human rights protection for all.