transitional justice 結果共12筆

Taiwan’s Ministry of Education launched a program to integrate transitional justice education in universities, offering up to NT$300,000 per project. The initiative aims to remove authoritarian symbols and educate on past human rights violations, sparking mixed reactions.

Taiwan is working on honoring its history with a new draft bill aimed at preserving historical sites of injustice, including the Tianma Tea House and former Taipei Post Office. Learn about the criteria for these sites and the first batch of 25 locations recognized for their roles in human rights violations during authoritarian rule from 1945 to 1992.

Discover how Taiwan commemorates the 37th anniversary of martial law’s end with President Lai’s visit to the National Archives and the symbolic military honor guard’s new routine on Democracy Boulevard. Learn about Taiwan’s ongoing commitment to democracy and transitional justice.

The Military Honor Guard duties at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall changes, effective July 15, as part of Taiwan’s transitional justice efforts. Learn about the new patrol and training displays on Democracy Boulevard.

Discover the latest on Taiwan’s plan to relocate honor guard drills from Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, addressing weather concerns and the aim to remove authoritarian symbols.

Discover the latest controversy surrounding the 228 Incident in Taiwan, where former officials are accused of downplaying the Kuomintang’s role in the massacre, sparking debate over death toll estimates and historical accountability.

The 12th annual Gong Sheng Music Commemoration in Taipei commemorates the 77th anniversary of the 228 Massacre, exploring its lasting impact on Taiwan’s history. The event features music performances, interactive exhibits, and insightful talks by scholars and activists, shedding light on the importance of transitional justice in healing historical wounds.

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an, descendant of Chiang Kai-shek, announces intention to engage with democratic society at 228 Incident commemoration events, advocating for human rights and education. The 228 Incident, a bloody conflict in 1947 under the Chinese Nationalist Government’s rule, led to Taiwan’s 38-year martial law period. Mayor Chiang’s involvement signifies a significant step towards transitional justice in Taiwan.

The National Human Rights Museum has unveiled a new animated short film titled ＂PIGGY 1/2: A World Apart,＂ created by acclaimed animator Fish Wang. The film explores the theme of transitional justice in a future world inhabited by anthropomorphic animals. It took nearly three years to complete and follows the journey of a young exile named ＂Ban Po＂ as he questions state mechanisms and protects his loved ones. Wang aims to challenge viewers’ understanding of transitional justice and spark discussions on human rights. Wang’s previous works include the celebrated short ＂Gold Fish＂ and the award-winning ＂Ghost of the Dark Path.＂ The museum director expressed gratitude towards Wang and his team for their creative efforts and highlighted the museum’s commitment to promoting human rights through artistic expressions. The release of ＂PIGGY 1/2＂ is anticipated to enhance Taiwan’s societal grasp of human rights values and honor those who fought for these causes.

The Bahwan Tribe of Taiwan’s Bunun people are demanding that National Taiwan University (NTU) return ancestral remains taken without permission from a Bahwan public cemetery 63 years ago. NTU has been accused of shirking its historical responsibilities, leading to disagreements with the tribe. The issue dates back to the 1960s when the NTU College of Medicine Physical Anthropology Research Team took remains from the Bahwan Tribe’s cemetery, ’Lilieq,’ for academic research. The ’Return Bahwan Bunun Ancestors’ Remains Committee’ has approached the Executive Yuan, urging the government and NTU to return the remains and cease depriving indigenous people. NTU claims to have 43 boxes of the remains stored in its research room and has been participating in discussions with the government and legislature since the tribe’s request in 2017. However, indigenous legislator candidate Savungaz Valincinan expressed disappointment with NTU’s lack of effort to establish a relationship with the tribe and refusal to cover transportation and accommodation costs for their trips to Taipei. NTU has recently expressed willingness to return the remains, erect a memorial, honor the deceased as ＂Great Body Teachers,＂ and provide medical, educational, and sanitary services to the tribe. However, as a public school, NTU argues that it cannot establish a foundation or provide compensation of NT＄1.49 billion, citing Ministry of Education regulations. This issue has sparked discussion in Taiwan about addressing historical wounds and the journey toward transitional justice for indigenous tribes, who constitute 2.5% of the population and have historically faced exploitation and discrimination.

TAIPEI (TVBS News) — A pro-Taiwan group filed a lawsuit against Taipei City Mayor Chiang Wan-an on Wednesday (March 1), urging him to bury the coffin of his great grandfather, former President Chiang Kai-shek. 

Since taking office, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has made transitional justice a top priority.