Taiwan NGOs 結果共4筆

Minister of Foreign Affairs Joseph Wu hosts a tea party for NGOs at Taipei Guest House, highlighting Taiwan’s achievements in international cooperation and citizen diplomacy. Over 160 representatives from various fields attend the event themed ＂Necessary, Growing, Outstanding.＂ Wu praises NGO partners for their role in making Taiwan a hub for freedom, democracy, and humanitarian care, as well as attracting globally recognized NGOs to the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs pledges to support NGOs in promoting international participation and citizen diplomacy.

MOFA announces Taiwan Gender Equality Week in New York City during the United Nations’ Commission on the Status of Women. Highlighted by a forum on women’s financial resilience featuring Dr. Hank C.C. Huang. Notable attendees include Denise Scotto and Kelley Currie. Event to be live-streamed on MOFA’s social media channels.

A civil alliance of local NGOs in Taiwan has launched a new moral code for reporting on Taiwanese elections. The code emphasizes fairness, accuracy, professional tones, respect for privacy, and media transparency. The initiative aims to enhance public trust in the media as elections approach. The alliance, consisting of Reporters Without Borders, Citizen Media Watch, and the Taiwan Media Watch Foundation, received widespread support from labor unions in the new media industry. The director of RSF Taipei Bureau highlighted the challenges faced by Taiwanese media, including political polarization and excessive commercialization. As the presidential campaigns intensify, more media organizations are expected to participate. The director of the Taiwan Media Watch Foundation emphasized the importance of press freedom in Taiwan’s democracy, warning of the negative impact manipulative activities could have on the democratic environment.

The 21st Taiwan Pride Parade is estimated to have 153,000 people attending, promoting unity and support for diverse identities. The event features a rainbow market with over 120 stalls and 24 NGOs, while President Fletcher Hong advocates for freedom of identity. Performances by Rainbow Ambassador Kimberley Chen, Enno Cheng, Chang RuoFan, Neci Ken, Drag Queen Draggy Boo Boo, and boy band VERA celebrate diversity and acceptance.