Freedom of expression
網路自由的冒險詩篇
這是一本關於網路個資保存與網路內容管制的入門手冊。我們使用公開資料與申請政府資訊公開，調查追蹤《通訊保障及監察法》、 《詐欺犯罪危害防制條例》修法後的強制保存網路流量紀錄與停止解析、通報下架等措施的規劃與執行。除此之外，我們也在手冊中探究政府跨來源資料庫的個資保護情形與法律依據，並針對以上影響著隱私權與網路言論自由的措施提出政策建議。 網路自由的冒險詩篇，開啟冒險旅程
Taiwan Association for Human Rights 40th Anniversary: Defending Human Rights Without Retreat—Fighting for Freedom and Dignity for All
Forty years ago, freedom and democracy were still farfetched dreams in Taiwan. Our predecessors, risking their liberty and even their lives, laid the foundation for human rights and democracy. Today, we carry on their beliefs and perseverance, facing new challenges with the firm conviction that human rights are the foundation of nation-building. Over the past forty years, human rights awareness has progress despite of threats from the authoritarian regime. However, we are keenly aware that democracy and human rights may regress at any moment of complacency. A healthy democracy requires unfiltered voices. This year, we have delved into key issues…
[Event Note] “Human Rights Advocacy in Taiwan: Reflections on the 40th Anniversary of TAHR”
“What Can Still Be Achieved by Taking to the Streets? the History of Assemblies and Protests in Taiwan’s Democratic Journey” Forty years ago, in a tumultuous era, Taiwan Association for Human Rights (TAHR) was established with the goal of promoting human rights protection and political democratization in Taiwan. Over the years, Taiwan’s democratic progress has been evident, but the work for human rights never ceases. New challenges continuously arise, and the legacy of authoritarianism still exerts its influence. As we approach the next forty years, TAHR reviews its various endeavors through a series of seminars. Today, we begin with the…
An Open Letter to the Executive Yuan: Defending freedom of speech is the weapon against disinformation.
Bill to require platform operators to remove disinformation in a short period of time (i.e., within 24 hours). This incident has aroused great concern and controversy in society. Although the Executive Yuan held press conferences to clarify relevant information on 2018/12/11 and 2018/12/13 respectively, and pointed out that the Executive Yuan will “firmly defend freedom of speech” and will not propose any amendment to the Digital Communication Bill that has not passed the third reading by the Legislative Yuan, the Taiwan Association for Human Rights does not believe that the relevant disputes and risks has been resolved and disappeared completely.…
China UPR report: Joint submission by fidh & TAHR
CHINA 28th Session of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) November 2018 Joint submission prepared by FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) and Taiwan Association for Human Rights (TAHR) FIDH The International Federation for Human Rights, known by its French acronym FIDH, is an international human rights NGO representing 184 organizations from 112 countries. Since 1922, FIDH has been defending all civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights as set out in the Universal Declaration for Human Rights. Address: 17 Passage de la Main d’Or, 75011, Paris (France) Website: Contacts: asia@fidh.org TAHR Founded in 1984,…
Freedom Of Expression Is Not A Crime! Free Li, Ming-Che Immediately!
—Joint statement from NGOs alliance for rescuing Mr. Li, Ming-Che Today (28th of November) marks the 254th day since the Taiwanese human rights activist, Li, Ming-Che (李明哲) was first forced to disappear by the Chinese authorities on the 19th of March earlier this year. It was not until two months later on 26th of May that the Chinese authority confirmed his arrest. Yet to see Li standing in his trial took us six months after his first arrest on 11th of September. This morning, Li was sentenced to five years in prison by the Chinese court for “subversion of state power.” The court…