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“Paint for Human Rights – 2022 Poster Design Competition” Selected Works ReleasedPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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“Paint for Human Rights – 2022 Poster Design Competition” Selected Works Released

In order to promote the awareness of human rights education, the National Human Rights Commission of the Control Yuan (Taiwan) has organized the inaugural “Paint for Human Rights – 2022 Poster Design Competition.” Designers and students were encouraged to participate and to illustrate the universal values of human rights, while the theme of the poster design had to incorporate the concept of human rights.

Education Department, New Taipei City Government Praised Outstanding Teaching Support Staff of New Immigrants LanguagesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Education Department, New Taipei City Government Praised Outstanding Teaching Support Staff of New Immigrants Languages

The Education Department, New Taipei City Government recently held the Annual “Outstanding Teaching Support Staff of New Immigrants Award Ceremony”. More than 100 teaching support staff gathered in Xiulang Elementary School. The event featured themes of creative bilingual teaching, elegant dance show and Southeast Asian cuisine.

Philippine Officials Stationed in Taiwan Visited the Christmas Event Reminds Them of Their HometownPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Philippine Officials Stationed in Taiwan Visited the Christmas Event Reminds Them of Their Hometown

The theme day event of “Exhibition of Christmas in the Philippines” was currently organized in Chiayi City. Lin, Jia-Wei, the director of Department of Social Affairs, Chiayi City Government gave a reception for the delegation led by Lai, Ai-Ren, director of Kaohsiung Extension Office, Manila Economic and Cultural Office. In addition to introducing the services provided by the Women's Center and the New Immigrant Service Center, he also promoted a series of exciting activities of Chiayi Internat

Taiwan issues 1st national ICERD reportPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan issues 1st national ICERD report

The first national report on the implementation of the U.N. International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination was released Dec. 14 by the Ministry of Interior, reflecting ongoing government endeavors to ensure the rights of all members of society.

MOE launched “Professional Skills Training Program for Children of Immigrants”, sharpening students’ vocational skillsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOE launched “Professional Skills Training Program for Children of Immigrants”, sharpening students’ vocational skills

K-12 Education Administration(國教署), Ministry of Education (MOE) has launched the “Professional Skills Training Program for Children of Immigrants” for four years, and 1661 students of vocational high schools and senior high schools have benefited from the program.

Taichung city held workshops to assist immigrants in entering workforcePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taichung city held workshops to assist immigrants in entering workforce

Labor Affairs Bureau and Civil Affairs Bureau of Taichung City Government together with local immigrant groups held workshops about the chain of industries. Through senior lecturers’ explanations and by having practical experience, participating immigrants were able to understand the work environment and vocational skills.

Hualien Celebrates International Migrants Day Xin Xiang Markets Showcases MulticulturismPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Hualien Celebrates International Migrants Day Xin Xiang Markets Showcases Multiculturism

The Hualien County New Residents Family Service Center recently launched the “Xin Xiang Markets”, which brings together different ethnic groups and arranges wonderful performances to guide public to get to know the new residents.

Beauty and makeup training workshops popular among Indonesian migrant workers

A free beauty and makeup workshop for Indonesian migrant workers turned out to be a hit on Sunday with scores of participants packing the Indonesia Exhibition Centre in Taipei, eager to acquire entrepreneurship skills in preparation for their return home.

World Music Festival @Taiwan celebrates the music of the worldPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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World Music Festival @Taiwan celebrates the music of the world

World Music Festival @Taiwan 2022, Taiwan’s largest outdoor festival dedicated to world music, was held at Dajia Riverside Park from Oct. 14 to 16, with an aim to promote Taiwan’s diverse music scene and expand global cultural exchanges.

Congratulations to Indian Dr.Vinoth Kumar Ponnusamy for obtaining Plum Blossom CardPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Congratulations to Indian Dr.Vinoth Kumar Ponnusamy for obtaining Plum Blossom Card

To recruit overseas talent and assist them to have permanent residency. Taiwan issue the Plum Blossom Card to those who have significant contribution to the country, and to those who are foreign professionals or foreign investors. Recently, Dr. Vinoth Kumar Ponnusamy, who is an Indian associate professor working at the Kaohsiung Medical University, passed the examination of the Ministry of the Interior as an “advanced professional”, and was granted the Plum Blossom Card on September 26th. Raymon