Foundation for Women's Rights Promotion and Development serves as an information exchange platform for promoting women's rights and gender equality in Taiwan.
In some old folktales, the value of
#women
was limited to the
#family
and never associated with public realms. Interestingly, under some conditions, women may have more
#power
than men after death.
Why ? Check out the paradoxical “exchange system” here.
Such a fashion extravaganza like no other!✨
Wang's
#hybrid
#fashion
integrated virtuality and reality, along with her commitment to environmental protection. Let's celebrate
#fashion
that's both gorgeous and
#sustainable
! 🌎
#Taiwanforher
“Father as a role model” sometimes means men shd be tough and independent breadwinners. But when men don’t fit it, they have no way to show depression and get support
Break
#stereotype
and
#patriarchal
norm, make soft be a choice & imagine a new male role
Anyone can be a
#feminist
!
#Feminism
doesn’t equal to male-hating or female-supremacy. It strive to rewrite
#patriarchy
, make feminine roles to be seen, and make soft be a choice for male.
Check the reason why feminism isn't a concept oppressing men.
Taking place from 3/15-26, NGO
#CSW65
is coming virtually!
Stay tuned on
#taiwan
's panels to get updated gender advocacy in Taiwan and discuss the empowerment of all women and girls.
#Taiwanforher
#女力覺醒
#IWD2021
The future of
#science
and
#technology
belongs to everyone!!
Taiwan🇹🇼 and SaintLucia🇱🇨 are leading the way in creating inclusive policies for women in
#STEM
!
Let’s talk about women in the changing world of technology!🌎
#TaiwanForHer
“Being a
#mother
and a
#champion
was a crazy dream. It didn’t have to be.” - Alysia Montaño
Allyson Felix is the most decorated U.S. track and field athlete in history.
She is also a mother and an advocate for protection during maternity for female athletes.
#DreamMaternity
Taiwan's an immigrant society w/ many new immigrant kids (over 10% student population). Without bilateral understandings of Taiwan & immigrants' culture, it'll hardly create an inclusive society
Join
#Taiwan
's NGO
#CSW65
on 3/15-26
In the third session of Taiwan's webinar, we have Algene T. Sajery and Iliriana Gashi to discuss about the improtance of investing women!
Join us to explore more:
How many women account for legislators in
#Taiwan
?
It's 41.59% in 2020!
However, beyond the number, women or mothers in
#politics
are still fighting gender discrimination also bearing doubts about their profession in political arena.
#InclusionMatters
Though public
#shelters
don't limit living quarters service for
#homeless
men and women, the mobility of women, however, is less access due to safety considerations.
How to create a shelter, or home, for
#homelesswomen
? Check the practice of
#NGOTaiwan
!
Step up for women’s economic empowerment! Our speakers will share how Investing in Women Matters and how they make it happens!
📢Algene T. Sajery, Vice President of the Office of External Affairs, DFC
📢Iliriana Gashi, Director, Kosova Women4Women
3/18 @
During
#WinterOlympics2022
, many athletes’ awesome performances and stories impress us all. Without a doubt, Timothy LeDuc is one of them!
As the 1st openly non-binary skater, Timothy bravely represents
#LGBTQ
rights on one of the world's biggest stages.
A woman spends 3 times more than men taking care of others every day in Taiwan...
Also, many people think that once women go to work, they'll escape from the unequal house chores distribution. But is that true?
#unpaidwork
#EqualPayDay
#PeriodPoverty
needs to be ended, and we are stepping forward!
In every $1,000, women spend 8 on sanitary products! Price, rather than quality or safety, become girls’ first concern of pads.
See more discussion in NGO
#CSW65
#Taiwanforher
#女力覺醒
Join us for a discussion on ✨The role of NPOs/NGOs in the formation of public policies✨
⏰ 3/16 at 9:00 AM (GMT+8)
Live on YouTube |
Check out the speakers & register |
#CSW65
#NGOCSW65VirtualForum
@PPSEAWATaiwan
We are honored to have Denise Scotto as the moderator of Taiwan’s webinar on 3/18 morning (EST)!
Denise is an attorney at law, international policy advisor, also Vice President of FIFCJ. Let's promote economic empowerment together!
#Taiwanforher
#女力覺醒
During the
#pandemic
, the “flexible and security“ have been the focus & principle of new
#HRM
of the companies
3/18 10:30 pm (EST), speakers from Taiwan, Japan and others will discuss the COVID impact to family & work, and how they integrated
Join us now
Feminist leadership are leading the way for gender equality!
Fabulous speakers from
@ppseawamalaysia
and
@PPSEAWATaiwan
are sharing their
#leadership
stories, and the shining point on how women participate in public affairs!
Join us 3/17 9AM (GMT+8)
“
#Periods
are normal, natural, and nothing to feel embarrassed about”
Congratulations
@Pvsindhu1
on winning bronze medal at
#Tokyo2020
!
Besides being a professional athlete, Sindhu also openly speaks for ending the taboo of periods.
#StandUp4WomenRights
How to advocate
#menstrual
issues? Maybe it's a good idea to make it an university course!
In 2021, the first
#periods
course become a hot topic in
#NTU
. Except lectures, students have to take real actions to make some changes.
Check
#Taiwan
's actions!
For
#AbusedWomen
, home is not a safe place anymore.
They usually went to temporary shelters, but now,
#SocialHousing
become a new choice. It integrates services like job & childcare, which let women grow a sense of subjectivity.
Check
#Taiwan
's practice:
How to promote gender equality in workplace? 🤝 🤝 🤝
Join us on this online forum and listen to experiences from Asian cities.
#CSW65
#Taiwan
#Taipei
#Japan
Happening tomorrow!
👉9:00 am on March 26 (EST)
👉
In
#Taiwan
's 1990s, it's hard for
#FemaleMusicians
to express their true self.
Crystal Record organized a festival for non-mainstream singers, releasing "Herself" album series, making a platform for women to “sing their own songs.”
Here’s the story:
Open conversations can destigmatize menstrual health & provide resources for others. True equality is when everyone can participate and destigmatize any gender-related fact.
Read a story of
#Taiwanese
educator reversing period stigma.
#mesnstrualeducation
In 2021, “Song of the Year” of
#GoldenMelodyAward
was awarded to the theme song of
#Taiwan
’s
#LGBTQ
movie. Though Song of the Year cares
#gender
issues, female music producers are still rare.
In 32 yrs, only 7 women won the Best Producer in 140 nominees.
#SocialJusticeDay
The
#EqualPayDay
in Taiwan is on Feb 23th last year. It means woman works 53 days more than man to earn the same salary.
Though
#GenderPayGap
in
#Taiwan
has declined 4% in the last decade, we should keep in mind that equal pay for equal work haven't succeeded.
How to make LGBTQ+ activism in governments possible?
❤🧡💛💚💙💜
Join us on this online forum and listen to experiences from Asian and European cities.
#CSW65
#Taiwan
#Taipei
#Hanover
#Copenhagen
#Seoul
Happening tomorrow!
👉8:00 am on March 25 (EST)
👉
Ladies, let's strengthen our place in the tech industry!👩💻
Celebrate
#WomensDay
with TTA and La French Tech Taiwan
Amazing speakers from Taiwan, Japan, and France will share insights on accelerating the growth of female talents in tech
Register✍
Angela can’t go to school
#Pandemic
forces ppl to use more water for cleaning, but in Angela’s community, it takes so much time to get clean water. Lack of clean water robs her health and education. What can she do?
#beyondthepandemic
#WorldWaterDay
#sdg6
Do you feel there’s a different standard between
#female
and
#male
#athletes
?
Recently, the Norwegian women’s
#handball
players are fined for rejecting bikini uniforms and the
#paralympian
sprinter was told her briefs is too revealing.
Echo to
#OrangeTheWorld
, we recommend
#theaccused
for your weekend!
Based on a true story, The Accused explores some of the complex issues around rape, including victim blaming and bystander behavior, even 28 years later, in today's culture.
#EndViolence
The patriarchal establishment still prevails in modern society , we should continue our fight against gender discrimination.
We can only defend our livelihood through:
✔️Policies
✔️Technology
✔️Public awareness
✔️Feminist movement
@FRIDAfund
"
#Taiwancanhelp
- free the future!"
Let's harness the power of
#technology
and promote gender inclusion and
#equity
Thank you! Minister
@audreyt
, for championing women's Empowerment through policies. Let's create a more diverse, equitable, and innovative world!
#taiwanforher
Women have the same capacity as men to make life-changing discoveries and pass on their findings!
However, the gender gap still exists...
Reversed the
#inequal
in
#STEM
fields!
Friends can be a helper, but sometimes, they become bad influencers.
The movie,
#thehelp
, tells a story about the impact power of friends. Some of them bring us power, positivity, and courage; some of them only pose a negative impact on us.
#moviefriday
Join the movement for
#genderequality
during
#TGEW2023
! While WFH has its benefits, gender stereotypes are still a barrier to women's progress. Women are still expected to carry both the burden of work and home care. Let's work together to change this imbalance.
#TaiwanForHer
🎉💪🏼
The friendship between Taiwan and Eswatini shines at
#TaiwanNight
!
The Hon. Themba Masuku, Deputy Prime Minister of
#Eswatini
, joined at the event to celebrate
#Taiwan
’s commitment to gender equality. 🇸🇿👩🏾🤝👩🏻🇹🇼
Let's advance women’s rights and empowerment together!
#Taiwanforher
Taiwan's enjoyed the praise bcs the legalization of same-sex marriage, but we won't stop! Legalization of Cross-national Same-sex Marriage is the next step.
#LoveWins
The recruitment of women in the military is a global challenge.
But if the challenges
#womensoldies
face cannot be solved, this global challenge cannot be solved either.
Source:
❓What is the least funded goal for SDGs?
👉According to OECD,
#genderequality
is among the least funded goals of
#SDGs
.
Check the article to leanrn why Invest in
#genderequality
to create the opportunity for post-epidemic transformation.
#IWD2021
Lack of water is the thread for
#inequality
. It robs education, economy and health due to more time cost to get
#cleanwater
, mostly done by women.
In
#pandemic
, it worsens bcz ppl need more water for cleaning.
How to solve this?
#beyondthepandemic
#sdg6
"It Takes A Strong
#Woman
To Stay By Herself In A World Where People Will Settle For Anything Just To Say They Have Something."- Alice Harmon,
#TheQueensGambit
On
#WorldChessDay
,
we would like to recommend you a series that is highly-acclaimed on Netflix.
Time to level the playing field in tech!
Women in
#Taiwan
have the tools to succeed in digital education, but outdated gender roles hold them back in
#STEM
careers.
Join us in the fight for
#GenderEquality
& equal opportunities for all women!
#Taiwanforher
#CSW67
👩🏻🔬👩🏽💻
It's time to stand up for gender equality during
#TaiwanGenderEqualityWeek
!
Despite the flexibility of WFH during COVID, women are still at a disadvantage when it comes to promotions. We NEED more women to break the
#glassceiling
!
Join us at
#TGEW2023
!
#TaiwanForHer
💜🎉
Adultery is no longer a crime!
Women are 20% more than men to be convicted of adultery while the law doesn’t mention gender, according to ICJ. Taiwan end this last year and step up to
#equalityforall
!
More Practices @ 3/18 webinar
#Taiwanforher
#女力覺醒
"
#Taiwan
sees the transition to net-zero as an obligation, but also an opportunity. We hope to play a leading role in both area of
#Taiwan4climatejustice
and
#genderequality
"
Minister Wang mentioned in the "Climate Justice Leaders' Webinar" last night.
▶️
“I am a
#footballer
and I’m
#gay
.” said Josh Cavallo.
Being the only top
#football
player in the world to do so, Josh shows that
#sexuality
doesn’t define a person but part of a complete person.
“This is bigger than football, it’s my life.”
“Small acts in our daily life can be a big impact on the earth”
#ClimateChange
affects everyone, but it is the most
#vulnerable
of the🌎who bear the brunt of the environmental, economic, and social shock.
Play our
#Taiwan4ClimateJustice
game to find out more!
#TaiwanforHer
"I've come on Instagram to share their stories and the voices of those across the globe who are fighting for their basic
#humanrights
" -
#AngelinaJolie
#UNHCR
Special Envoy Angelina Jolie joined Instagram to raise awareness about what
#Afghanwomen
face now.
Heartbreaking.
What does short hair do with
#feminist
?
South Korean gold medal-winning
#archer
, An San’s short haircut has attracted anti-feminist comments at home.
Why is the focus always on female
#athletes
’ appearances instead of their
#skills
?
#Tokyo2020
#Olympic
Period Poverty Should Come to an End!
1 in 4 students having periods in Scotland had struggled to access period products. With £5.2m funding per year, Scotland has become the first country to make tampons and pads available for free!
#PeriodDignity
The digital age offers us exciting new opportunities for women!
At
#CSW67
, we'll be sharing best practices for using technology to promote
#genderequity
💻
Let's work together to create a world where every girl can reach her full potential!
#Taiwanforher
👉
Reviewing Social and Economic Support System for Vulnerable Women💪💪💪
The
#Pandemic
has changed our lives, where social protection are the last line in supporting vulnerable people. In this webinar, we review the existing system and want more.
3/24 8PM
“they”, “iel”, “hen”, “Latin@”, “AbteilungsleiterInnen”
Have you noticed or used the
#genderneutral
pronoun in different languages?
#LGBTQ
#nonbinary
Source:
During the
#WWII
, besides managing their households,
#women
also
💪🏻 served as combatants
and auxiliary armed forces roles, including
💪🏻 truck drivers
💪🏻 mechanics
💪🏻 electricians
💪🏻 pilots
Capable as they were, sadly, many women were also forced to become
#sexualslavery
.
Even long-term care has been on the public agenda for some time, it's rarely discussed in gendered terms. In Taiwan, there are about 3.8% more women living alone who are 65 or older than man.
#LTC
is now a new global
#gender
#priority
.
Check here :
“We wanted to show that every
#woman
, everybody, should decide what to
#wear
.” -Elisabeth Seitz
Full-body suits instead of traditional leotards.
In
#Tokyo2020
, German women’s
#gymnastics
team stands against the
#sexualization
in their sport.
“Boys Don't Cry” is based on the true story about a US
#FTM
who falls victim to a
#GenderBasedCrime
.
Though the movie was released in 1999, similar crimes still happen worldwide. The safety of
#LGBTQ
+ is still an issue of concern nowadays.
#MovieFriday
What it's like to "Walk like a woman"?
Recently, a sad and horrible crime happened in the UK, which reminds people that women's safety in the street is still unsecured. Hence,
#walklikeawoman
provides tips for men to follow.👇
@PlanGlobal
@PlanAustralia
Gender division of
#housework
is quite unfair during
#LunarNewYear
.
It's not just b/w men & women, but also b/w young & aged women when preparing reunion dinner, like the
#IKEA
ad shows.
But like the negative reviews under, this is changing now.
#Taiwan
’s sex ratio of third-born infants has dropped from 122.9 in 2009 to 106.3 in 2019, after the ban of embryo
#sexselection
.But the second-born ratio has risen to 109.1, the highest in 9 years.
With more advocacy, we can do better!
#Genderequality
#EqualityTaiwan
Activists being part of NGO
#CSW67
Forum is the highlight of
#TaiwanGenderEqualityWeek
Join us at the UN's biggest NGO event for women's rights this Women's History Month!
🚶🏻♀️🚶🏾♀️👯♀️🔥
#Taiwanforher
Check out👉
"Less than 5% of the artists in the Modern Art sections are women, but 85% of the nudes are female"
In 1985, the anonymous female artists group
@guerrillagirls
revealed the
#sexism
in museum, supporting the
#FeministArt
movement until now.
#WomenArtists
The World Between Us and A Sun have been lead new discussions on ex-offenders in society. However, female ex-offenders have been sometimes excluded from the discussion.
It's a brief of Female Ex-Offenders confront to reintegrate into society.
4,087 same-sex couples register marriages in
#Taiwan
🇹🇼one year after May 2019, these comprise over 60% female couples and 33% male couples.
Taiwan's known as the first country in Asia to pass marriage equality, will keep going for
#EqualityForAll
in the future by legalization.
According to PIIE’s report in 2020, the more gender-inclusive in companies, the more profit they got.
#Feministleadership
helps corporations with various perspectives and actions. Check it further on
#Taiwan
's NGO
#CSW65
panels from 3/15 to 3/25!
Nowadays, women with the right to vote has been considered a normal and equal thing. But don’t forget it was an achievement of longterm fight.
Guess which is the first country to give women the right to vote?
#suffrage
#womenvote
"People need to understand this is real; that it's real violence with real impacts.” by Cecilia Maundu.
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
🤚Stop Blaming Women!
✊Against gender-based violence!
#OrangeTheWorld
Globally, 137 women are killed by a member of their family every day.
Women suffer more
#GBV
than men, which happens between strangers as well as family members. A worldwide hotline is helping to stop it! Check with us in
#CSW65
👉
#Taiwanforher
#女力覺醒
“Girls are capable of doing everything men are capable of doing. Sometimes they have more imagination than men”
- Katherine Johnson, NASA Mathematician
Today, let’s find out 10
#women
who changed the
#tech
world.
Article:
#WomenInTech
#WomenInSTEM
AMA Museum, Taiwan’s one & only comfort women museum.
It's not just an exhibition center but also a place for the public to listen to history and to educate the later generations.
Check the story and stand together for the
#SocialJustice
they deserve.