The principle of nonviolent action is a cornerstone of Dr. Hong’s message. Patiently, dizi apply it to their quest for justice.
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Gandhi, Non-Violence, and the Tai Ji Men Case
The Indian leader’s concept of satyagraha was originally developed in South Africa in 1930, while protesting unjust taxes.
Tai Ji Men and the International Day of Peace
Dr. Hong Tao-Tze, the leader of Tai Ji Men, offered a contribution to the international promotion of world peace, including through resistance to persecution.
Scholars Discuss Peace, Justice, and the Tai Ji Men Case
Human rights activists and academics also evidenced Dr. Hong’s contribution to peace education.
2010: The First Tai Ji Men Report at the UN’s Human Rights Council
An important passage in the history of the Tai Ji Men case highlights the pioneer role of the Association of World Citizens.
Democracy and the Tai Ji Men Case
Democracy requires an effective separation of powers and keeping bureaucrats in check. It did not happen in Taiwan.
Democracy, Transitional Justice, and the Tai Ji Men Case
When a country moves from a non-democratic to a democratic regime, past wrongdoings should be acknowledged and rectified. It is not easy.
Scholars Discuss Transitional Justice, Tai Ji Men Case
On International Day of Democracy, lecturers from different countries explained why the case is a test for Taiwan’s democratic transition.
Attacks Against Religious Minorities’ Real Estate Denounced at the UN Human Rights Council
A written submission for the United Nations Human Rights Council exposed a growing international problem, quoting the Tai Ji Men case in Taiwan.
Targeting Tai Ji Men: Why It Is “Violence Based on Belief”
The administrative persecution of Tai Ji Men in Taiwan fits the definition of the United Nations Resolution 73/296. Here is why.