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September 23, 2024 News Release

Taiwan: Top Court Upholds Death Penalty with Protections

Urgently Impose Moratorium on All Executions

Members of the Taiwan Constitutional Court hold a press conference after the ruling on the constitutionality of the death penalty in a case brought by people currently on death row, in Taipei, Taiwan, September 20, 2024.
September 10, 2024 News Release

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 Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, speaks at a press conference in Beijing, China, September 13, 2023.
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Chinese Government Expands Criminalization of Taiwanese Identity

Court Guidelines Aim to Further Intimidate Taiwan’s Population

Chinese authorities issued a set of guidelines on criminal punishment for "Taiwan independence separatists” during a press conference in Beijing, China, June 21, 2024.
June 5, 2024 News Release

Taiwan: New President Should Deliver on Rights Promises

Lai Ching-te Should Address Refugee, Migrant Workers, LGBT Rights Issues

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te delivers an acceptance speech during his inauguration ceremony
April 13, 2020 Interview

More than Just China: COVID-19 May Ravage Asia

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March 13, 2020 Dispatches

China’s Neighbors Respect Rights to Combat Coronavirus

Taiwan, Hong Kong Show Benefits of Open Societies

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May 31, 2019 Commentary

Taiwan’s Same-Sex Marriage Law Should Encourage Rights Reform Across Asia

Welcome Progress is States Defending Sexual Minorities Even When Public Opinion is Hostile

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May 17, 2019 Dispatches

#LoveWins in Taiwan

Marriage Equality Law a First for Asia

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March 24, 2019 Commentary

Inclusive Marriage for Taiwan: An Issue of Dignity and Equality

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March 18, 2019 Dispatches

Taiwanese Activist at Risk in Chinese Prison

Two Years in Detention, Li Ming-che Faces Ill-Treatment, Declining Health

Pro-democracy protesters carry a photo of detained Taiwanese rights activist Lee Ming-Che (L) and other activists during a demonstration in Hong Kong, China September 11, 2017.
December 24, 2018 Letter

Taiwan: Open Letter on Legal Recognition of Same-Sex Unions

November 28, 2018 Commentary

Taiwan’s Same-Sex Marriage Vote Is Not the End of the Road

Participants in LGBT Pride Parade in Taipei, Taiwan on October 27, 2018.
October 10, 2018 Dispatches

Taiwan Referendum Threatens Same-Sex Marriage

Vote Could Undermine Constitutional Court Ruling Upholding Basic Rights

Supporters of same-sex marriage take part in a rally outside Presidential Office Building in Taipei, Taiwan, December 10, 2016.
June 11, 2018 Commentary

For Taiwan, a Year to Go to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

Politicians Should Show Leadership on Marriage Equality

Participants take part in a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) pride parade in Taipei, Taiwan, October 28, 2017.
December 15, 2017 Commentary

The State of Marriage Equality Worldwide

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