# Human Rights **URL:** https://tw.forumosa.com/c/legal/human-rights/57.md [Latest](https://tw.forumosa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://tw.forumosa.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://tw.forumosa.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Human Rights category](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/about-the-human-rights-category/63)
**Author:** [@system](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2001, 10:14am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/about-the-human-rights-category/63 "2001-02-06T10:14:00Z")
--- ## [HIV/AIDS Rights in Taiwan!](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/hiv-aids-rights-in-taiwan/17160)
**Author:** [@missingray](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/missingray)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 2:27pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/hiv-aids-rights-in-taiwan/17160 "2026-06-29T14:27:38Z")
立法委員侯水盛等37人連署，於立法院本次會期提起「後天免疫缺乏症候群防治條例第六條之一及第十七條條文修正草案」，侯委員等37人建議刪除原條文第一項後段、第二項全文、以及第三項全文，亦即，原條文「感染人類免疫缺乏病毒者之人格與合法權益應受尊重與保障，不得予以歧視，拒絕其就學、就醫、就業或與其他不公平之待遇。未經感染人類免疫缺乏病毒者同意，不得對其錄音、錄影或攝影。中央衛生主管機關對於感染人類免疫缺乏病毒者所從事之工作，為避免其傳染於人，得… --- ## [Human Trafficking in Taiwan](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/human-trafficking-in-taiwan/160527)
**Author:** [@tommy525](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/tommy525)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 4:23pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/human-trafficking-in-taiwan/160527 "2026-06-03T16:23:37Z")
Trafficking kids? First I have heard of that in Taiwan. Are these kids getting TW id cards? http://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3173072 Trafficking Mainland women. This we have heard a lot of, and they still keep … --- ## [Do Foreign Prisoners in Taiwan Have Access to NHI?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/do-foreign-prisoners-in-taiwan-have-access-to-nhi/198879)
**Author:** [@mortauxmoi](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/mortauxmoi)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2025, 4:36pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/do-foreign-prisoners-in-taiwan-have-access-to-nhi/198879 "2025-09-16T16:36:29Z")
Hi all, I’m currently editing a document for a Taipei-based human rights organization. There is reference to the need for prisons to implement the popular name-based mask rationing system within the prison so as to allo… --- ## [Filipino woman changes the game for Australia's 'exploited' offshore workers](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/filipino-woman-changes-the-game-for-australias-exploited-offshore-workers/251391)
**Author:** [@RandomName](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/RandomName)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2025, 9:39pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/filipino-woman-changes-the-game-for-australias-exploited-offshore-workers/251391 "2025-06-02T21:39:00Z")
Offshore contractors/remote workers, working for Australian businesses could be protected under Australian workplace laws… --- ## [Benefits for foreign children of employed APRC-holding mothers?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/benefits-for-foreign-children-of-employed-aprc-holding-mothers/230737)
**Author:** [@tima](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/tima)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 1:47am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/benefits-for-foreign-children-of-employed-aprc-holding-mothers/230737 "2024-07-29T01:47:08Z")
What kind of benefits can the foreigner kids get in Taiwan if their mother is employed, and they are APRC holders? kids’ subsidy? I’ve seen a post from a long time; however, I can’t remember exactly what they’d mention… --- ## [Asylum](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/asylum/181513)
**Author:** [@leslie1](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/leslie1)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2023, 1:24pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/asylum/181513 "2023-10-08T13:24:42Z")
hello, i wanted to ask you, is there any law for asylum in Taiwan? I mean if you dont want to come back to your muslim country, because of the restrictions, and the lack of freedome for non muslim girls, how to start and… --- ## [Right to bear arms in Taiwan as a deterrent to a Chinese invasion?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/right-to-bear-arms-in-taiwan-as-a-deterrent-to-a-chinese-invasion/228706)
**Author:** [@comfy123](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/comfy123)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2023, 3:33am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/right-to-bear-arms-in-taiwan-as-a-deterrent-to-a-chinese-invasion/228706 "2023-05-15T03:33:01Z")
“Those legitimate concerns around gun ownership concerns or gun safety pale in comparison when we look at the war crimes that have taken place,” O’Brien --- ## [Are aboriginal names "English"? 🙄](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/are-aboriginal-names-english-rolling-eyes/159594)
**Author:** [@yyy](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/yyy)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2023, 3:28am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/are-aboriginal-names-english-rolling-eyes/159594 "2023-02-03T03:28:57Z")
Apparently the Name Act (姓名條例) doesn't cover this type of situation. It basically says if you're aboriginal you have the right to register your aboriginal name. --- ## [Mackay Project: Half priced bus tickets for worthy foreigners over 65](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/mackay-project-half-priced-bus-tickets-for-worthy-foreigners-over-65/226796)
**Author:** [@jidanni](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/jidanni)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 12:31am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/mackay-project-half-priced-bus-tickets-for-worthy-foreigners-over-65/226796 "2023-01-24T00:31:19Z")
Mackay Project English: https://www.sfaa.gov.tw/SFAA/Eng/Pages/VDetail.aspx?nodeid=234&pid=2426 中文： https://www.sfaa.gov.tw/SFAA/Pages/VDetail.aspx?nodeid=1133&pid=10688 --- ## [Survey: What are the most illogical/arbitrary Taiwan immigration laws in your opinion?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/survey-what-are-the-most-illogical-arbitrary-taiwan-immigration-laws-in-your-opinion/198021)
**Author:** [@Salvatore](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Salvatore)\ **Replies:** 171\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 6:59am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/survey-what-are-the-most-illogical-arbitrary-taiwan-immigration-laws-in-your-opinion/198021 "2023-01-04T06:59:34Z")
As a foreigner myself who has lived here for 15+ years, I’ve faced a fair share of unfriendly laws that do not make much sense. I’m planning to sign a petition to encourage change and would love to hear what you think. W… --- ## [Trying to track down the mother of my child](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/trying-to-track-down-the-mother-of-my-child/224691)
**Author:** [@SirHonkersTheFirst](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/SirHonkersTheFirst)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2022, 5:17am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/trying-to-track-down-the-mother-of-my-child/224691 "2022-10-26T05:17:50Z")
I was in Taichung 20 years ago, and had a relationship with a woman then. It came to light, through friends, that I am the father of her child. He/She would be about 20 years old now, I have repeatedly tried to contac… --- ## [Post Office won't give me letters](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/post-office-wont-give-me-letters/222848)
**Author:** [@Quesito](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Quesito)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 2:18pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/post-office-wont-give-me-letters/222848 "2022-08-29T14:18:47Z")
It’s been going on for so long. There is an old lady that brings the letters from the post office (bank stuff, etc), every time she comes I tell her my house number and she won’t give me anything, even my wife’s stuff. L… --- ## [Spousal Visa for APRC Holders](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/spousal-visa-for-aprc-holders/213768)
**Author:** [@Jz](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Jz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2021, 3:17pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/spousal-visa-for-aprc-holders/213768 "2021-11-08T15:17:21Z")
Curious if there are any other APRC holders unable to have their wife or husband join them in Taiwan? --- ## [Reporting a clinic](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/reporting-a-clinic/213411)
**Author:** [@spag7](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/spag7)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2021, 8:59am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/reporting-a-clinic/213411 "2021-10-25T08:59:37Z")
I recently went to a private clinic in Taipei and was treated terribly. There was some clear discrimination because I’m foreign. More generally, I was forced to endure a difficult medical situation without any privacy or… --- ## [How to: Changing your gender and name in Taiwan (german citizens)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/how-to-changing-your-gender-and-name-in-taiwan-german-citizens/206125)
**Author:** [@FenjaJie](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/FenjaJie)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2021, 7:47am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/how-to-changing-your-gender-and-name-in-taiwan-german-citizens/206125 "2021-09-25T07:47:34Z")
Attention: This guide is for german citizens, specially Northrhine Westphalia. It also involves the explanation of a legal grey area. I strongly recommend to look out for updates and changed laws regarding the exploit. T… --- ## [Denied entry to hospitals (and photographed without consent)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/denied-entry-to-hospitals-and-photographed-without-consent/206701)
**Author:** [@sweating](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/sweating)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2021, 2:58am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/denied-entry-to-hospitals-and-photographed-without-consent/206701 "2021-06-11T02:58:12Z")
i am a visa-free-entry-covid-extension british person. my legal status here is tourist. today i went with my fiance (non taiwanese ARC holder) to the hospital for her pregnancy check up and was denied entry because i di… --- ## [No visas for foreigners who have been victims of serious crimes and to seek Justice](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/no-visas-for-foreigners-who-have-been-victims-of-serious-crimes-and-to-seek-justice/207937)
**Author:** [@Miss](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Miss)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2021, 9:54pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/no-visas-for-foreigners-who-have-been-victims-of-serious-crimes-and-to-seek-justice/207937 "2021-06-03T21:54:51Z")
Taiwan currently does not have any Law or regulation to grant visas to foreigners who have been victims of serious crimes for the purpose of attending legal proceedings. So if any foreigner gets raped, robbed, left on a … --- ## [Foreigner Murderer of Eight (2019 case)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/foreigner-murderer-of-eight-2019-case/207215)
**Author:** [@owleyes](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/owleyes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2021, 4:18am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/foreigner-murderer-of-eight-2019-case/207215 "2021-05-22T04:18:56Z")
Mods, if this has already been discussed please move the topic This guy was nuts, killed his fellow crew members, forced some to jump to their death, and then many days later made a distress call to the Coast Guard? --- ## [Asian human rights case offer](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/asian-human-rights-case-offer/2865)
**Author:** [@Hartzell](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Hartzell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2021, 2:25pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/asian-human-rights-case-offer/2865 "2021-03-27T14:25:38Z")
I would like to make an offer of assistance to anyone who has personal knowledge of an Asian human rights case here in Taiwan. I have assisted in the following cases over the past few years: (1) In 1998 I assisted an I… --- ## [Human Trafficking and Illegal Immigration into Taiwan](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/human-trafficking-and-illegal-immigration-into-taiwan/185895)
**Author:** [@tango42](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/tango42)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2020, 2:52pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/human-trafficking-and-illegal-immigration-into-taiwan/185895 "2020-09-16T14:52:12Z")
Taiwan appears to rank very high on combatting human trafficking. Some news reports below. Also noticed this very interesting comment from a separate source “Many ships remain at sea for years at a time, selectively di… --- ## [Father of illegitimate child born overseas refuses to acknowledge paternity -- options?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/father-of-illegitimate-child-born-overseas-refuses-to-acknowledge-paternity-options/191069)
**Author:** [@LUCUS](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/LUCUS)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2020, 5:25am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/father-of-illegitimate-child-born-overseas-refuses-to-acknowledge-paternity-options/191069 "2020-04-23T05:25:16Z")
I had been in relationship with baby father on October 2016. Every month visited him and in later i decided to studied Chinese Mandarin at NTNU. Since Jan 1017, i was lived with him . During in relationship with him his … --- ## [Taiwanese workers rights?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taiwanese-workers-rights/67837)
**Author:** [@Lo\_Bo\_To](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Lo_Bo_To)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 3:31pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taiwanese-workers-rights/67837 "2020-01-06T15:31:50Z")
My Taiwanese friend works in the public relations field. She is a mid-level manager for one of the larger public relations firms here in Taiwan. Rarely is there a day that she works less than 12 hours. She gets paid q… --- ## [Is it legal to install CCTV to monitor a staircase?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/is-it-legal-to-install-cctv-to-monitor-a-staircase/179761)
**Author:** [@Nik1](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Nik1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 7:48am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/is-it-legal-to-install-cctv-to-monitor-a-staircase/179761 "2019-05-17T07:48:43Z")
I live in residential building with 4 floors and 6 apartments without elevator. Neighbor on 3rd floor installed camera facing staircase. I don’t feel good knowing that he has recordings of me going and leaving my apartme… --- ## [Alleged racism in Taiwan's immigration system (2019 edition)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/alleged-racism-in-taiwans-immigration-system-2019-edition/179107)
**Author:** [@Explant](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Explant)\ **Replies:** 144\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2019, 1:38am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/alleged-racism-in-taiwans-immigration-system-2019-edition/179107 "2019-05-03T01:38:20Z")
--- ## [Taiwan Footwear Company Refuses Compensation in Cambodia](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taiwan-footwear-company-refuses-compensation-in-cambodia/172973)
**Author:** [@schwarzwald](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/schwarzwald)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 1:04pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taiwan-footwear-company-refuses-compensation-in-cambodia/172973 "2019-05-01T13:04:35Z")
Taiwan bosses the same at home and abroad? That does not bode well for the New South Policy. --- ## [China’s Social Credit System](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/china-s-social-credit-system/172788)
**Author:** [@themudpicker](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/themudpicker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 1:41am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/china-s-social-credit-system/172788 "2018-09-18T01:41:47Z")
This is not good, particularly when China starts exporting this ideology which it appears to be already doing. This social credit system is not just a surveillance system for individuals. It also includes foreign compa… --- ## [Surveillance cameras in Taiwan](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/surveillance-cameras-in-taiwan/172641)
**Author:** [@themudpicker](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/themudpicker)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 3:41am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/surveillance-cameras-in-taiwan/172641 "2018-09-14T03:41:39Z")
I wonder how many of these cameras are operating in Taiwan, and where they are positioned? --- ## [Tim Cook: privacy is a human right](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/tim-cook-privacy-is-a-human-right/169957)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Milker](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Dr_Milker)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 3:11am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/tim-cook-privacy-is-a-human-right/169957 "2018-06-06T03:11:59Z")
This is how a tech CEO should sound. Tim Cook is such a contrast to the psychic vampires at Facebook and Google. I’ve never used Apple products, but I’m beginning to reconsider my position. --- ## [Legal aid & other rights for foreigners](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/legal-aid-other-rights-for-foreigners/164960)
**Author:** [@JB\_IN\_TW](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/JB_IN_TW)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2017, 7:44pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/legal-aid-other-rights-for-foreigners/164960 "2017-11-06T19:44:32Z")
This is available for “ferners”, too? [Next page](https://tw.forumosa.com/c/legal/human-rights/57.md?page=1)