WHAT IS TGEW?

TGEW is a collaboration platform for NGO networks, and also a place to demonstrate Taiwan’s commitment and efforts in achieving Gender Equality within all sectors. We, with the political and civil society leaders who are fighting for climate justice and women's rights, follow global gender issues and initiate local and global actions in hopes of creating a better world.

EVENTS

2025
3.12
18:00

TAIWAN MAIN STAGE:
CELEBRATING WOMEN’S RESILIENCE AND PROGRESS

Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York

HOPE

A multimedia piano concert presented by Ms. Lu Chia-Hui, an internationally renowned pianist, featuring Taiwanese endemic flowers and imagery that beautifully capture the intersection of art and women’s free spirit.

The values of peace, love, and hope are highlighted in this performance to address a key area of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (BPfA): Women and Armed Conflict. The performance showcases women’s resilience in issues related to the environment, ethnic inclusion, and peace.

EVOLVING GENDER EQUALITY

In this exhibition, we highlight the historical progress of gender mainstreaming in Taiwan, showcasing the strength of women and their pursuit of equality from the 1980s to the present day.

Through collaborative creations that embody Taiwan’s commitment to gender equality, the exhibition conveys the evolving values of freedom, diversity, and gender equality over time.

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2025
3.103.21

NGO CSW69 FORUM

New York (in-person) & Taipei (virtual)

This year, marking Beijing+30, NGO CSW69 will review the implementation of the BPfA and outline the next steps forward. Taiwan’s CSOs will participate both in New York and online, sharing insights on progress and challenges.

With over 30 events addressing issues such as violence, aging societies, and economic risks, Taiwan’s CSOs will foster a diverse and inclusive global dialogue on critical gender equality topics.

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Produced by the OECD Development Centre since 2009, the SIGI measures discriminatory social institutions in key areas that affect the lives of women and girls.

Taiwan received its score for the first time in 2023, ranking 6th out of the 179 countries and 1st in Asia.

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HISTORY OF THE GENDER EQUALITY
MOVEMENT IN TAIWAN

1980s

1990s

2000s

2010s

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

1980s

WOMEN MOVED TOWARD FINANCIAL
INDEPENDENCE

In the mid-1980s, Taiwan's industrial structure gradually changed from manufacturing to service, women entered the workplace in large numbers. However, marriage and pregnancey prohibition clauses remained common in work contracts.


The staff of the Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Museum signed a petition demanding the Museum cancel the regulation that female employees must leave their jobs when they turn 30 or get pregnant, which led to the “Act of Gender Equality in Employment.”

1990s

WOMEN'S SAFETY IS VALUED.

In 1996, the famous feminist Peng Wanru was killed. Inspired the "Feminist Fire Night Road" night march, which involved more than 20,000 people, demanding the government pay attention to women's physical safety.


Deng Ruwen, who has been subject to domestic violence for a long time, made society face the problem of domestic violence and asked the government to provide protective measures. In 1998, Taiwan became the first country in Asia to have a “Domestic Violence Prevention Act” and a civil law protection order.

2000s

TAIWAN’S GENDER EQUALITY ALIGN WITH INTERNATIONAL PRACTICE

In 2005, Taiwan’s government actively promoted "gender mainstreaming", which requires a gender perspective in all government policies and programs to end inequality.


In 2007, the President signed and promulgated CEDAW. The following year, the "Taiwan National Women's Pavilion" officially opened on March 8, Women's Day, which is the first national women's pavilion and a window for international exchange.

2010s

LEADING ASIA

In 2012, Taiwan’s government set up a department to comprehensively promote gender equality and women's rights and interests by the central government.


In 2016, Taiwanese people elected their first female president.


In 2019, Taiwan became the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage on May 17, the International Day Against Homophobia.

2020

TGEW

Gathering the voices of Taiwanese NGOs and amplifying women's rights and gender volume during Women's March. By holding the Taiwan Gender Equality Week and a series of activities, we let the world know about Taiwan, and recognize the lovely people in this land who promote gender equality with the spirit of freedom and democracy.


During the COVID-19 pandemic, upholding the spirit of #TaiwanCanHelp and the resilience of social workers, we shared Taiwan's experience as a gender leader in Asia and the resilience of female leadership in the pandemic era.

2021

TGEW

The impact of the pandemic on women is not only their health but also their safety and economy. In 2021, under the core spirit of #Taiwanforher, Taiwan Gender Equality Week brought together public and private sector partners from the United States, Sweden, and Kosovo to call on world leaders to promote women's economic autonomy and gender equality in investment for women’s future after the pandemic.


Taiwan's civil forces should not be underestimated! Taiwan's women/gender organizations invited more than 120 global women's movement workers to speak out at the NGO CSW65 Forum! 26 parallel conferences and thematic forums accumulated more than 20,000 visits, while social media reach exceeded 50 million!
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2022

TGEW

Women’s Power Night "Women Lead Climate Action", invited about 150 ambassadors and representatives of Taiwan’s NGOs and government to participate, promoting foreign interaction and deepening the impression of Taiwan’s commitment to sustainable development.


Taiwan Main Stage: Climate Justice Leader’s Seminar, invited female leaders from the public and private sectors to discuss and enhance the importance of women's participation in climate decision-making, and demonstrate the concrete results of Taiwan's promotion of climate justice.


NGO CSW66 Forum, Taiwan’s NGOs committed to promoting sustainable living and sharing local climate actions with the world.
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2023

TAIWAN NIGHT

Celebrating Women in Tech: This year we present Taiwan Night in the digital era by hosting the technological fashion show in New York. The events highlighted the confidence of female leaders and the concept of sustainability in fashion design by using technology to promote the goals of zero waste and zero pollution.


More than 100 people including dignitaries from various countries, the UN community, international NGOs, and Taiwan’s advocators for women’s rights celebrated women's power and success in technology, and the mutual goal of sustainable development.
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TAIWAN MAIN STAGE

Promoting Gender Equality in the Digital Age: In the Taiwan Main Stage, stakeholders from enterprises, government, and NGOs with various backgrounds, such as medical, IT, and advocators for gender issues such as period poverty, shared their actions and insights into the challenges women face in the digital era. Furthermore, by encouraging women to be involved in STEM, we can create a safer and more equal digital environment and promote women’s rights through technology.


The forum created a lively interaction between the speakers and almost 100 participants from various countries who are committed to promoting gender equality.
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NGO CSW67 FORUM

The NGO CSW Forum takes place in New York every March in correspondence with the UN CSW (Commission on the Status of Women) session. It is a platform for NGOs all over the globe to gather and voice their thoughts on gender issues.


In 2023, there were 32 parallel events held by Taiwan’s NGOs, including 17 in-person events in New York, to share Taiwan’s practical experiences and suggestions for promoting gender equality and building a diverse era of science and technology.
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2024

PROGRESS IN RECENT YEARS

In response to the #MeToo movement in Taiwan, civil voices urged the government to address the inequalities in gender power structures that lead to sexual harassment, sexual assault, and sexual exploitation in workplaces and schools. Legislative amendments were made and implemented in 2024 to protect the body autonomy of women and youth.

In 2024, the registration of cross-national same-sex marriages is no longer restricted by the legality of same-sex marriage in each country, allowing cross-national same-sex couples in Taiwan to register legally.

Since the parental leave policy amendments in 2021 and 2022, more men are shouldering family care work. Additionally, years of effort are yielding results as more women are joining boardrooms and STEM fields.

ABOUT FWRPD

The Foundation for Women’s Rights Promotion and Development (FWRPD) aims to build a resource and information exchange center for all concerned with gender issues and become a bridge that brings local work to the international stage. Echoing these goals, Taiwan Gender Equality Week (TGEW) was launched in 2020 to bring the Taiwanese perspective to the international stage. This year, in response to the theme of UN CSW69, the 2025 Taiwan Gender Equality Week will not only present a summary review of Taiwan’s progress and achievements in gender equality over the decades with the spirit of freedom and democracy but also introduce Taiwanese culture to the public. We welcome you to join our activities and network with Taiwan’s gender equality activists!

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