Scholars and human rights activists honored the day of observance, anticipating the Tai Ji Men case’s entrance into its thirtieth year.
Daniela Bovolenta
No Peace Without Justice: Tai Ji Men and the Moral Architecture of Peace
An international webinar warns that Taiwan’s statements for peace would remain empty words without a just solution to the Tai Ji Men case.
Tragedy and Triumph: A Webinar on Tai Ji Men’s 2007 Supreme Court Victory
The 2007 verdict should have ended the Tai Ji Men case. Unfortunately, it did not.
Press Freedom and the Tai Ji Men Case
An international webinar reflects how freedom of the media cannot be separated from responsibility towards the truth.
Citizens, “Full Citizens,” and the Tai Ji Men Case
Being a citizen and a “full citizen” is different. The failure of transitional justice in Taiwan means that Tai Ji Men dizi are not really recognized as “full citizens.”
The Independence of the Judiciary and the Tai Ji Men Case
Truly independent judges would rule on the basis of the law only, not political pressures, media, or “public opinion.” They would have solved the Tai Ji Men case long ago.
Tai Ji Men, Human Rights, and Human Wrongs: An International Webinar
International scholars and Tai Ji Men dizi celebrated Human Rights Day by reflecting on “human wrongs” in Taiwan and internationally.
The Non-Violent Fight of Tai Ji Men
Gandhi and Catholic social teaching both tell us that non-violence does not exclude calling for punishment of those who violated human rights.
Women of Tai Ji Men: Bravery, Conscience, Resilience
Some women are hurt by private perpetrators. Others have to resist the violence of the state, as it happens in the Tai Ji Men case.
The United Nations and the Tai Ji Men Case: An International Webinar
Scholarly papers and testimonies discussed how the UN principles of human rights and justice should also be applied in Taiwan.