President Tsai addresses 2021 Asian Conference of Women's Shelters

According to the [Office of the President, Republic of China (Taiwan)], on the morning of August 11, President Tsai Ing-wen addressed the opening of the 2021 Asian Conference of Women's Shelters via video. In her remarks, President Tsai said that by expanding access to affordable, high-quality housing, we can reduce the burden on victims of abuse and disadvantaged groups, empowering them to start new lives while taking steps to bring about residential justice. The president also expressed hope that the discussions and experience-sharing at this conference will make a difference in our ongoing work to protect women's and children's rights. 

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President Tsai Ing-wen emphasized that women's and children's rights must be protected continuously. (Photo / Provided by the Office of the President, Republic of China (Taiwan))

A transcript of President Tsai's remarks follows:

“Since its founding, the Global Network of Women's Shelters has been devoted to ending violence against women and children worldwide.”

“Within this global organization, the Asian Network of Women's Shelters and its partners have been working across the region to bring attention to the issue of violence against women and children. At the same time, they are also addressing the crucial need for shelters and social housing for those affected.”

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The Taiwan government implements housing justice by providing affordable and high-quality housing. (Photo / Provided by the Office of the President, Republic of China (Taiwan))

According to the [Office of the President, Republic of China (Taiwan)], “in Taiwan, the Garden of Hope Foundation has done a great deal of important work in this field. Before shelters in Taiwan mainly offered only emergency, short-term stays. But to help women adjust to normal life, it was necessary to let shelters serve other functions throughout the support process.”