FEATURE / On Women's Day, Taiwan continues its pursuit of 'true equality'
03/08/2024 02:06 PM
As Taiwan joins the world in marking International Women's Day on Friday, the spotlight is on the progress the country has made in its pursuit of gender equality. However, many women still face significant challenges in their day-to-day lives despite laws enacted to stamp out discrimination in schools and workplaces.
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