Civic groups flag human rights issues in ‘Two Covenants’ reportStaff writer, with CNAA coalition of civic groups yesterday released a report reviewing Taiwan's implementation of two major international human rights covenants from 2022 to this year, warning of persistent systemic shortcomings in rights protections. Coauthored by 33 groups, including Covenants Watch and the Taiwan International Workers' Association (TIWA), the 2025 Parallel Report on the Two Covenants was released at a press event in Taipei. Representatives from a coalition of civic groups pose at a news conference for the release of the 2025 Parallel Report on the Two Covenants in Taipei yesterday. Huang also said that the Constitutional Court — which he described as "the last line of defense for human rights" — has been "paralyzed for a long time due to political interference." The report also addresses other rights issues, including those involving the LGBTQ+ community and indigenous peoples.

Source: Taipei Times December 24, 2025 15:06 UTC