“The Handing Over of Pilate” and Some Pilate-Like Attitudes in Taiwan

“The Handing Over of Pilate” and Some Pilate-Like Attitudes in Taiwan

The attitude of some Taiwanese bureaucrats and politicians is reminiscent of Pontius Pilate. But not all hope is lost. by Massimo Introvigne* *Introduction to the webinar “Spreading the Truth About the Tai Ji Men Case,” co-organized by CESNUR and Human Rights Without Frontiers on March 24, 2025, United Nations International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and the Dignity of the Victims. Pontius Pilate wash…

Who Are the Victims of Taiwan’s Cultural Budget Disputes? The Invisible Right to Cultural Participation for People with Disabilities

Written by Hsin-Yi Chao. This article discusses cultural equity and the rights of persons with disabilities in Taiwan. It examines cultural equity subsidies since 2016, noting that despite overall budget growth, cultural equity funding remains unstable. The author highlights a case where budget cuts led to the suspension of sign language interpretation services and proposes policy recommendations to strengthen cultural equity implementation.Cont…