Civics Curriculum Reform based on Ethnocentrism May Harm our Children

Posted on by Arturo

One of the trending issues in Taiwan is no doubt the ongoing debate about the country’s civics curriculum reform. The Ministry of Education (MoE hereafter) of Republic of China (the official government of Taiwan) claimed that the changes are merely “minor adjustments” to reflect historical facts, and yet, not only were the participants’ names erased … Continue reading Civics Curriculum Reform based on Ethnocentrism May Harm our Children

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#rights4tw – Protecting and Remembering Human Rights in Taiwan

Posted on by outreachfortaiwan

December 10 marks Human Rights Day. It is a day to promote and spread awareness about human rights around the world. Civil rights, political rights, the right to due process, the right to free speech, the right to life and equality before law - all of which are just a few examples of the human … Continue reading #rights4tw – Protecting and Remembering Human Rights in Taiwan

We Have a Dream

Posted on by Jenny Wang

Today marks the 51st anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" speech - it was a speech about civil rights, a speech about freedom, a speech about being recognized. Although it may seem a bit of a stretch, while reading the excerpt of his speech, certain sentences stuck out to me, and … Continue reading We Have a Dream