Taiwan Today
Date: June 24, 2019
President Tsai Ing-wen said June 23 that she will continue promoting policies aimed at empowering
President Tsai Ing-wen delivers her opening address at the 27th PPSEAWA International Conference June 23 in New Taipei City. (Courtesy of Presidential Office)
As the first female president of Taiwan, ensuring women’s empowerment remains a central plank in the government’s policymaking platform is a top priority, Tsai said. This has paid dividends as illustrated by a raft of measures enhancing women’s labor participation rate and encouraging more females to re-enter the workforce or start their own businesses, she added.
Tsai made the remarks while opening the international conference of the Pan-Pacific and Southeast Asia Women’s Association June 23 in New Taipei City. Taking place in Taiwan for the first time in the 91-year history of the triennial event, the six-day conference involves representatives from 11 PPSEAWA chapters.
According to Tsai, the government is committed to addressing key issues concerned with women and families while promoting peaceful lives for all. This dovetails with PPSEAWA’s Mission Statement, and demonstrates the potential for Taiwan to contribute even more in supporting the Hawaii-based nongovernmental organization’s good work, she said. [FULL STORY]
