Civil society has a watchdog role in checking whether government commitments to uphold human rights are taken seriously. In Taiwan, the Tai Ji Men case is a crucial test.
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忘れられた同盟を見つめ直す：金大中、文夫妻、そして韓国の民主主義の歩み
金大中は、民主主義と人権の促進に尽力した功績によりノーベル平和賞を受賞した。彼は文鮮明師および韓鶴子総裁と親しい関係を築いた。金大中の遺産が裏切られることがあってはならない。
Bold Protest, Bare Heads: Detained Pastor Son’s Church Members Shave Their Heads in a Cry for Justice
An ancient gesture becomes a powerful signal that freedom of religion and human rights are in danger in South Korea.
From Istanbul to East Turkistan: Nuh Theatre Gives Voice to Silenced People
Staging a play can be a powerful way to draw the world’s attention to a silent genocide.
Taiwan and the Two Covenants: A Shadow Report. 5. Appendix: Brief Introduction to the Tai Ji Men Tax Case
“Bitter Winter” readers are familiar with the case. It is relevant for the Shadow Report, too.
Taiwan and the Two Covenants: A Shadow Report. 4. Article 15 ICESCR: Cultural Rights
Discriminating against traditional organizations through taxes, the government restricts the right to participate in cultural life.
Taiwan and the Two Covenants: A Shadow Report. 3. How Taiwan Violates Article 11 ICESCR
The enforcement of tax bills consistently intrudes on citizens’ lives and unduly restricts fundamental human rights.
Taiwan and the Two Covenants: A Shadow Report. 2. Article 11 ICESCR: Right to an Adequate Standard of Living
The dysfunctional Taiwanese tax system constantly violates taxpayers’ rights and the Covenant.
Taiwan and the Two Covenants: A Shadow Report. 1. Article 2: Equal Rights
Taiwan made the two United Nations covenants on human rights part of its domestic legislation. But is it respecting them?
“Return Every Child”: Yale’s Forensic Portrait of Russia’s War on Ukrainian Childhood
How Putin steals and indoctrinates Ukrainian children, and why his ICC arrest warrant for crimes against humanity is fully justified.