An event aimed at enhancing the digital capacity of female and young entrepreneurs under the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum kicked off Nov. 16 in Taipei City, with representatives from 17 member states joining discussions to address related challenges.

The EU-Taiwan LGBTI Human Rights Conference took place Oct. 27-28 in Taipei City, reflecting the commitment of both sides to promoting and protecting equal rights for all.

Temple-based folk arts performance troupes (yizhen), which developed around religious celebrations and temple processions, use the most downhome music and skilled artistry to venerate deities. They embody one of the liveliest of Taiwan’s popular cultural traditions.

Taiwan Women’s Art Association (TWAA) in collaboration with the National Taitung Living Art Center (TTCSEC), National Museum of Prehistory (NMP), and Taitung Art Museum co-organized “Love and Hope — 2022 World Women’s Art Festival (愛與希望2022世界女藝匯流藝術祭)” which will be held at three venues from June 25 onwards. The other special exhibition “WOMEN: From Prehistory to HERstory (我們／Women的歷史之前與之後),” hosted by NMP and TWAA, was launched on the same day.

A new department of human rights and transitional justice was launched by the Executive Yuan June 27 in Taipei City, marking a milestone in government commitment to protecting peoples’ rights.

Finding likeminded women in similar situations with whom one can share thoughts and provide mutual support is essential for women entrepreneurs who want to keep advancing in their careers. The Women Entrepreneurship Program (WEP), launched by the Small and Medium Enterprise Administration of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, offers its enrollees knowhow and resources.

On the morning of June 24, President Tsai Ing-wen attended the opening of the 32nd International Congress of the Medical Women’s International Association (MWIA).

The Executive Yuan released its fourth national report on the implementation of the U.N. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) June 15 in Taipei City, highlighting efforts by the government to ensure women’s rights on all fronts.

A conference on ending gender-based violence was held by Taiwan and seven foreign representative offices under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework May 24-25 in Taipei City, underscoring the commitment of like-minded partners to advancing gender equality and human rights protection.

A webinar on climate justice was staged March 15 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, bringing together female leaders from home and abroad to share their insights on combating climate change.