The United Nations document inspired several successful movements. However, its implementation still meets with shortcomings and challenges. And Taiwan is a special case.
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The Human Rights Gap in Disaster Relief and the Tai Ji Men Case
The 2006 UN Guidelines on human rights and natural disasters emphasized the priority of freedom of religion or belief even in extreme situations.
The “Human” in Human Rights and Dr. Hong’s Lesson
It is difficult to defend “human rights” when “human” becomes a contested word. Tai Ji Men’s Shifu has a solution for this problem.
Honoring and Supporting the Women of Tai Ji Men
On November 25, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, scholars and human rights activists discussed violence against women of spiritual minorities and the Tai Ji Men case.
The Persecution of Tai Ji Men Makes Its Women Suffer Twice
The main corrupt bureaucrats that have been persecuting Tai Ji Men for more than a quarter of a century in Taiwan are male. Perhaps it is not a coincidence.
Fighting for Justice with a Smile: Honoring the Women of Tai Ji Men
Violence against women devotees of new spiritual movements is sometimes perpetrated by the governments themselves. Tai Ji Men female disciples react without losing their joy of living.
Victimizing Women Members of Spiritual Movements: Three Models and the Tai Ji Men Case
The relationship between violence against women and new religious and spiritual movements is more complicated than some media claim.
Violence Against Women and FORB: Cases from Taiwan and Argentina
The Tai Ji Men case confirms that women tend to suffer more when freedom of religion or belief is denied. There are similar cases in Argentina.
Tai Ji Men: Affirming the Core Value of Tolerance
An international webinar celebrated Tai Ji Men’s contribution to a world culture of tolerance, and asked tolerance for them in Taiwan.
Respect, Not Only Tolerance for Tai Ji Men
Tai Ji Men’s spiritual teachings may prove more effective than UN statements in securing peace. Provided one condition is observed.