The report covers data in Taiwan from 2013 to 2016, highlighting government efforts to promote women’s rights
Taiwan News
Date: 2017/12/16
By: Taiwan Today,Agencies
TAIPEI (Taiwan Today) –The Executive Yuan released Dec. 14 its third national report on
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the implementation of the U.N. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), highlighting efforts by the government between 2013 and 2016 in promoting women’s rights on all fronts.
According to the Cabinet-level Gender Equality Committee, Premier Lai Ching-te said during a review meeting of the report Nov. 30 that gender equality is a universal value and also one of the country’s fundamental principles.
No one should be subject to unfair treatment because of their gender, religious beliefs, ethnic origins or cultural background, the premier said, adding that it is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone can live in an environment free of discrimination and prejudice. [FULL STORY]