Country: Taiwan
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“Making Elder LGBTQ+ Lives Visible” Online Exhibition and Event Series
Since Taiwan’s legalization of same-sex marriage on May 24, 2019, significant progress has been made in marriage and family rights for LGBTQ+ individuals. However, the needs and experiences of older LGBTQ+ people remain underrepresented. Facing challenges such as invisibility, lack of support, and unfriendly services, they require more inclusive aging and care policies. In 2025,…
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New Taipei Pride Month Photo Exhibition
New Taipei City is deeply committed to nurturing an inclusive and understanding community, and a cornerstone of this effort is the New Taipei Pride Month in June. The Social Welfare Department, along with TAPCPR (Taiwan Alliance to Promote Civil Partnership Rights), organized a compelling photography exhibition showcasing transgender experiences and the vibrant array of diverse…
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Gender Equity through Interactive Games
The Magic School 2 Board Game and Interactive Exhibition, organized by TGEEA (Taiwan Gender Equity Education Association) at the New Taipei City Youth Art Hub, tackles bullying and gender-based violence commonly seen in school and online environments. The board game introduces visitors to common forms of campus bullying – including sexual, verbal, physical, and relational…
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Storying Telling at the All Gender NeST Room
The “Picture Book Storytelling” event, held with Not So Tiny (a friendly-to-all co-parenting organization), is an important highlight of the New Taipei Pride Month. This family-friendly activity, held at the All Gender NeST Room, leverages the power of storytelling to introduce complex gender concepts in a way that is accessible and engaging for both children…
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Raising the Flag, Starting with Equality”: Rainbow Flag Flies High for the World Masters Games, Showcasing Taipei’s New Stance on Gender Inclusion
On May 17, 2025, Taipei City held a rainbow flag-raising ceremony at City Hall to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) and to celebrate the opening of the World Masters Games. The event welcomed athletes and guests from Taiwan and around the world, highlighting LGBTIQ+ inclusion in sports. To enhance public…
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2025 Color Taipei
To celebrate Pride Month 2025, the Taipei City Department of Information and Tourism is partnering with TWeen Drag Queens of Taiwan to launch the “2025 Color Taipei” series. The highlight of the program is the limited-time Rainbow Sightseeing Bus Tour, which will run from October 3 to 26. The tour features LGBTQ+ influencers and drag…
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The Way We Love – Same-Sex Marriage 5th Anniversary Commemorative Market Event
To celebrate the 5th anniversary of the legalization of same-sex marriage in Taiwan on May 24, 2019, the Taipei City Government organized an event on May 25, 2024, under the theme “The Way We Love.” LGBTQ+ friendly organizations and gender equality groups gathered at the Taipei 101 Water Dance Plaza to host a rainbow market.…
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Ascending Against the Light: New Taipei City Promotes Gender Diversity at RCN Photo Exhibition
As of May 2024, New Taipei City leads Taiwan with 2,429 same-sex marriage registrations since legalization in 2019. To mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOTB) on May 17, the Secretariat of the New Taipei City Government has partnered with AmCham Taiwan, known for its LGBTQ+ advocacy, to create a visual work…
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Embark on a Graffiti Train Journey to the Rainbow Universe at Banqiao 435 Art Zone
Following the landscape art piece “Floating Rainbow,” the Banqiao 435 Art Zone now unveils “Rainbow Universe: An Artistic Journey Beyond Gender Boundaries.” Resident artist FLEKSONE has created a 77-square-meter graffiti masterpiece on both walls and floors. After months of effort, FLEKSONE completed a piece that blends the colors of the rainbow with cosmic elements, symbolizing…