Human Rights

The War Against Illegal Tax Bills (Part 4)

Against the illegal taxes, we sleep at the Boulevard

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Young protestors gather to protest the illegal taxes.

The War Against Illegal Tax Bills (Part 7)

A tax tsunami is to wallop Taiwan's economy

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The War Against Illegal Tax Bills (Part 5)

Strollers Marching

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Ms. Huang, Jin-Shun, a judicial officer and her husband are aware of this severe tax and legality issue although they are not victims of taxation. They are busy with work but they still squeeze their time to the movement in by taking high speed rail back and forth between Taichung and Taipei. They come out of justice and with hopes that the environment could be changed and human rights could be exactly practiced.

The War Against Illegal Tax Bills (Part 6)

Anti-illegal Tax Bill Motorcycle Marching

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On December 19th, An anti-illegal tax bill motorcycle marching riders gather in front of the President’s Hall regardless the chilling and humid weather asking for the present government to give positive respond to the asking for the taxation human rights, and fix the terrible tax chaos.
(Middle) An anti-illegal tax bill motorcycle marching riders from the members of the Tax and Legal Reform League, have been driven on roads in Taipei City. They carry flags to show their firm action of fixing the terrible problems caused by the National Taxation Bureau. They wish more Taiwanese would stand up for the

The War Against Illegal Tax Bills- Part 3

Tens of Thousands of People fight for Taxpayer’s Human Rights

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Tax victims sharing their stories about the painful tax bills.

EU countries must step up fight against sexual abuse of children, say MEPs

EU member states must work more closely with each other and with Europol and the IT industry to fight sexual abuse and exploitation of children, said Parliament on December 14.

Human rights worldwide: EU must act to halt persecution and protect migrants

The EU must do more to counter persecution based on religion, say MEPs in a resolution on the state of human rights worldwide in 2016, voted on December 13.

Pakistan: Government Shutters International Groups

Closures Without Recourse Will Harm Ordinary Pakistanis

The Pakistani government’s decision to shut down at least 10 organizations without providing valid reasons violates rights to freedom of expression and association, Human Rights Watch said on Dec 16. Organizations affected include prominent groups working on human rights, humanitarian assistance, and development issues.

Iraq: Parliament Rejects Marriage for 8-Year-Old Girls

Amendments Would Have Instated Discriminatory Laws on Family Matters

Iraq’s parliament has rejected proposed amendments to Iraq’s Personal Status Law (PSL) that would allow religious judges to impose discriminatory law on family matters, Human Rights Watch said on Dec 17.

Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of Human Rights Day in Southern California

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Speakers invited for the forum to share their messages on the topic of Human Rights (left to right) Kent Lee, Maggie Lin, Conner Soules, Noemi Nakano, Ann Chen, and John Liu.