Taiwan launches gender equality week in NYC ahead of UN sessionStaff writer, with CNAThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs and various non-governmental organizations (NGOs) yesterday launched a series of gender equality events in New York to coincide with the 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women. Taiwan Gender Equality Week (TGEW) was launched in New York's Times Square on International Women's Day, a day before the start of CSW70, which runs from today to Thursday next week. Although Taiwan cannot attend the annual UN meeting, the activities are intended to help the international community learn more about the nation's progress on gender equality, Lee said. Department of NGO International Affairs Deputy Director Kang Chia-chi (康嘉棋) yesterday invited international participants to register for the forums. The TGEW is being held in collaboration with various Taiwan-based groups, including the Alliance for Women's Rights and Sustainable Development, and the Taiwan Equality Campaign.

Source: Taipei Times March 09, 2026 11:25 UTC