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President Tsai Ing-wen criticizes China’s one-sided trade barriers and emphasizes that bilateral trade relations should not be used as a political tool in her New Year’s address. The tariff preference for certain products under the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA) has been suspended as of Jan. 1, 2024. Tsai notes China’s intervention in elections and expresses confidence in the people of Taiwan to make wise decisions. She argues that Taiwan’s industries already have global exposure and are gradually reducing reliance on China. Tsai believes that while the economic benefits of the ECFA are limited, diversifying risks and global positioning are important for Taiwan’s industries. She highlights that China often imposes unilateral trade barriers on other countries for political reasons, citing examples of punitive tariffs and import bans on Lithuania and Australia due to their friendly relationship with Taiwan and criticism of China’s human rights policy in Xinjiang.

Premier Chen Chien-jen celebrated the release of Human Rights Stamps by Chunghwa Post, showcasing Taiwan’s advancements in human rights. The event was attended by notable figures such as Chen Chu, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, and Wu Hong-mo, Chairperson of Chunghwa Post. Premier Chen, an avid philatelist, emphasized the universality of human rights and the power of stamps in raising awareness. Taiwan’s progress in human rights was highlighted, including the implementation of the National Human Rights Action Plan in 2022, incorporating five out of nine major human rights conventions into domestic laws. Taiwan’s junior high students also achieved top scores internationally in civic education assessments, particularly excelling in gender equality, ethnic equality, immigrant rights, and environmental awareness. Chen Chu recalled a previous stamp featuring Eleanor Roosevelt during martial law in 1964, introducing the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The new set of four stamps features acronyms of major human rights documents, each illustrated with distinct colors and symbols representing their respective themes. Wu expressed hope that these stamps would showcase Taiwan’s human rights achievements as they circulate.

Several civic groups in Taiwan, including the Modern Women’s Foundation and the Garden of Hope Foundation (GOH), are urging presidential candidates to prioritize violence prevention as an investment to end violence against women. According to the United Nations, one-third of women globally experience physical or sexual abuse at least once in their lives. The Modern Women’s Foundation Executive Secretary, Wu Zi-ying, highlighted the lack of investigation on these issues within Taiwan. Social work and policy professor Wang Pei-ling revealed that around 70 percent of individuals aged 18 to 74 in Taiwan have experienced online gender-based violence, with image-based violence accounting for 4.6 percent. Wang also emphasized the increasing number of male victims, which now stands at 20 percent. GOH CEO Wang Yueh-hao called on the government to promote interdepartmental initiatives and establish think tanks for gender violence prevention, emphasizing that gender violence is a violation of human rights.

President Tsai Ing-wen presented the Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award to Amihan V. Abueva at a ceremony in Taipei. Abueva, the Regional Executive Director of the Child Rights Coalition Asia, was recognized for her advocacy against violence on children, including human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Tsai commended Abueva’s selflessness and bravery in creating a safer world for children and highlighted Taiwan’s efforts to incorporate international child rights standards into domestic law. Legislative Speaker You Si-kun emphasized Taiwan’s commitment to democracy and human rights, stating that the award reflects the country’s support for democratic values.

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 Group of Seven (G7) leaders convened via video conference to discuss the Taiwan Strait, affirming its importance for international security and prosperity. They reiterated their commitment to the One China policy and called for a peaceful resolution to cross-strait issues. The G7 also expressed readiness to establish a stable relationship with China and voiced opposition to China’s militarization activities in the South China Sea. Human rights concerns in Xinjiang, Tibet, and Hong Kong were also discussed. The G7 condemned North Korea’s missile testing activities and addressed various other topics such as nuclear safety in Japan, the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity, and climate change. The discussions highlighted the G7’s attention to urgent global crises, including the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the Gaza crisis.

Hsiao Bi-khim, the vice-presidential candidate for Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party, expressed her opposition to using war as a solution to cross-strait issues. She emphasized the necessity of dialogue as the only viable method for resolution. Hsiao voiced her support for the four pillars of peace proposed by DPP’s presidential candidate, Lai Ching-te. These pillars include strengthening Taiwan’s deterrence capabilities, ensuring economic security, establishing partnerships with global democratic nations, and maintaining a stable, principled cross-strait relationship. Hsiao has been blacklisted by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) due to her support for Taiwanese independence, but she highlighted that other international advocates for democracy and human rights have faced similar sanctions from the CCP. Despite this, Hsiao remains committed to protecting Taiwan’s democracy and maintaining an open attitude towards cross-strait dialogue. She emphasized the importance of preserving the status quo and seeking global support to uphold peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.

DPP chairman and presidential candidate Lai Ching-te has proposed including mainland Chinese students in Taiwan’s healthcare system, citing medical human rights and the strengthening of the epidemic prevention system. Lai’s plan, which treats mainland Chinese students as international students and includes them in the National Health Insurance (NHI) system, has faced objections from some party legislators. However, Lai has stated that after providing necessary clarification, fellow party members have generally accepted the idea. Lai has emphasized the human rights perspective of his proposal and distinguished it from criticism of the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) for nominating a legislator connected with China. Lai believes that including mainland Chinese students in the NHI system will make the healthcare network more comprehensive, especially after three years of pandemic prevention efforts.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) spokesperson, Jeff Liu, urged Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to oppose any changes to the status quo in the Taiwan Strait to China. Taiwan hopes that Australia will defend its shared interests and values with Taiwan while maintaining stable relations with China. This comes after Albanese’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who claimed that China does not engage in exclusivist blocs or confrontational politics. MOFA disagreed with this statement, citing China’s behavior in the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea. Liu emphasized the shared interests of Taiwan and Australia in upholding freedom, democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and ensuring peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea. He also highlighted the common Trans-Pacific Partnership interests between the two nations. Liu further noted the steady development of relations between Taiwan and Australia, with Taiwan becoming Australia’s fifth-largest trading partner and fourth-largest export market, while Australia is Taiwan’s leading supplier of energy and mineral resources.

Former premier Su Tseng-chang has been invited by President Tsai Ing-wen to speak at the 40th anniversary celebration of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED). Su’s long-standing commitment to Taiwan’s democracy and freedom, which began during the authoritarian era, has been praised by President Tsai. The NED, which recognized President Tsai’s contribution to democracy and human rights during its 40th year, awarded her the ＂Democracy Service Medal＂ during their president’s visit to Taiwan in July. Su’s participation in the event is significant, as he advocated for marriage equality during his term as premier and defended Taiwan’s democratic freedoms during the global pandemic. The NED celebration will take place on the evening of November 14 Eastern Time, with Su scheduled to arrive in Washington D.C. on the evening of November 13 Eastern Time.

法國將於明年舉辦奧運，不過體育部長歐迪亞卡斯特拉（Amelie Oudea-Castera）先前「不允許在奧運期間佩戴頭巾」的言論引發議論，「聯合國人權辦公室」（U.N. Human Rights Office）對此表達強烈批評，強調「應尊重表達宗教信仰」。

President Tsai Ing-wen commends the diversity of the citizen judicial system introduced in Taiwan in 2023 and calls for the judiciary to ＂become adaptable and more resilient＂ with the constant emergence of new challenges.

Providence University mourns the loss of Lin Shu-ya, a revered assistant professor who tragically perished in the TMRT accident.

設於挪威奧斯陸的非政府組織「伊朗人權」（Iran Human Rights）今天表示，伊朗爆發頭巾革命100多天來，境內各地被捕的抗議人士中，至少100人恐被判處死刑。

選擇退出英國王室的哈利王子（Prince Harry）與其妻子梅根（Meghan Markle），在日前發布的網飛（Netflix）紀錄片預告中，揭露他們在王室經歷的一切是「骯髒遊戲」（dirty game），引發軒然大波；兩人7日出席紐約甘迺迪人權基金會（Robert. F. Kennedy Human Rights Foundation）頒獎典禮晚宴時，梅根遭到一名抗議者大喊「摧毀王室的感覺怎樣」，場面十分尷尬。

Activists from around the world spoke at the Oslo Freedom Forum in Taipei on Thursday (Nov. 3). This is Taiwan’s third time hosting the event. This year’s theme ＂Champion of Change,＂ is to celebrate human rights activists and their causes.

歐洲理事會議員大會今天宣布，身陷囹圄的俄羅斯異議人士卡拉姆扎（Vladimir Kara-Murza）獲得今年的哈維爾人權獎（Vaclav Havel Human Rights Prize）。

國際非政府組織人權觀察（Human Rights Watch）稱，俄羅斯軍隊在入侵烏克蘭期間一直在使用被禁止的殺傷人員地雷，近日更有一些影片流出，只見俄軍在烏克蘭主要道路上放滿地雷，看起來相當可怕，不過烏克蘭民也不是省油的燈，心臟很大顆直接開過去，看起來就像在路考一樣。另一影片則是烏軍在進行除雷作業，但他們直接把地雷當盤子踢，令人捏把冷汗。

25日，人權團體「人權觀察組織」（Human Rights Watch）表示，一個裝有集束彈藥的彈道飛彈，擊中烏克蘭東部頓內茨克（Donetsk）的醫院，導致4名平民死亡，包括醫療人員在內共10人負傷。

總部位於英國的敘利亞人權瞭望台組織（Syrian Observatory for Human Rights）說，以色列今天空襲敘利亞中部，造成1名敘利亞軍人和3名親伊朗戰士喪生，另有7人受傷。

美墨邊境移民人數逐月創下新高，紐約人權組織「人權第一」（ Human Rights First）22日公布調查指出，自今年1月開始，已累積超過3300名滯留在墨西哥邊境的移民遭遇綁架、性侵、人口販運、暴力攻擊等事件。

哪個國家是全世界死刑執行率最高的國家？答案是伊朗。根據非營利組織「伊朗人權」（Iran Human Rights）的報告，至少有280人在2019年遭到處決，而許多死刑是由義務役阿兵哥負責執行，這些19歲到24歲的年輕人，因為國家制度而被迫成為劊子手。去年奪下柏林影展最佳影片金熊獎的伊朗電影，就以四個圍繞在死刑的故事，直指極權體制輾壓人性。但是導演卻因為長年觸犯政府禁止，被判處一年徒刑外加兩年限制出境，而無法到柏林領獎。

人權組織「人權觀察」（Human Rights Watch）執行主任羅思（KennethRoth）今天在香港機場說，他原本預定要在香港發表人權觀察的最新年度報告，如今卻遭香港當局拒絕入境。

敘利亞人權瞭望台組織（Syrian Observatory for Human Rights）今天指出，伊斯蘭國（IS）聖戰士於敘利亞境內埋設的地雷，在24小時內至少造成17人喪命。

人權觀察（Human Rights Watch）今天表示，衛星圖像顯示緬甸當局近幾個月在若開邦北部，將至少55座洛興雅村莊夷為平地，並譴責緬甸政府湮滅部隊犯下暴行的證據。