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A Test Case for Taiwan: Migrant Fishers’ You-Fu Lawsuit Reaches Third Hearing

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The third court hearing in the You-Fu civil case is scheduled to be held at the Pingtung District Court, Taiwan, on Tuesday, 31 March 2026. This litigation, brought by eight Indonesian migrant fishers against fishing vessel company You-Fu, seeks to hold the company accountable for underpaid wages and alleged forced labour. It is Taiwan’s first …

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WBI announces dedicated website for the Taiwan Project for Business and Human Rights with local partners

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16 March 2026. We are proud to announce the launch of the Taiwan Project for Business and Human Rights, a dedicated platform for research and advocacy resources on  business and human rights specifically for Taiwan. The Taiwan Project is the result of a partnership between us, Work Better Innovations, and the Global Supply Chains and …

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Good for Workers, Good for Business: Highlights from the 2026 Corporate Responsibility Forum

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The Corporate Responsibility Forum, organised by the Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy, successfully concluded on 30 January at the NTU International Convention Centre. This year’s theme, Human-Centred Corporate Strategy: Linking Value Chain Responsibility to Global Competitiveness, examined the impacts of business and human rights on corporate operations, business expansion and investment opportunities. The Forum also …

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WBI Joins Regional Learning and Exchange on Human Rights Due Diligence

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22 October 2025. WBI participated in the Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) Clinic, a regional training and exchange held in Malaysia in mid-October, with partners from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand. We shared an overview of the HRDD landscape in Taiwan, reflecting on the pressing need for official guidance to help Taiwanese businesses align …

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WBI Presents at Taiwan–Japan Symposium on Migrant Policies in East Asia

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25 August 2025. WBI was honoured to present our policy brief on migration with dignity in East Asia focusing on recruitment fees policies in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan at an international symposium in Taipei on 22 August 2025.  The symposium, hosted by the Taiwan Asia Exchange Foundation (TAEF) and Japan External Trade Organization’s Institute …

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CRT Japan releases WBI-TAEF Policy Brief on Recruitment Fees in East Asia in Japanese

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16 June 2025. We are pleased to announce that our policy brief, “Migration with Dignity in East Asia: Policy Comparison of Japan, South Korea and Taiwan on Recruitment Fees for Migrant Workers,” is now available in Japanese, thanks to Caux Round Table Japan (CRT Japan). Originally launched in Taiwan in April 2025, this report is …

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Business & Human Rights Training in Taiwan amid Global Uncertainties

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2 June 2025.  In April and May 2025, we hosted two training sessions on business and human rights in supply chains in Hsinchu, Taiwan. These sessions took place amid a turbulent period following the US administration’s 32% tariff implementation and Taiwan’s largest single-day stock market fall.  Despite these economic pressures, we remained committed to advancing …

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WBI Attends Corporate Accountability Ecosystem Program in Bangkok

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19 March 2025. We recently attended the three-day Corporate Accountability Ecosystem Program Regional Exchange in Bangkok. The Program aims to strengthen corporate accountability by equipping participants with the knowledge and skills to investigate corporate misconduct, advocate for workers’ rights, and engage effectively with stakeholders. Southeast Asia is a key manufacturing hub in the global supply …

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WBI Visits the UN in Geneva and Joins Civil Society Advocacy for UK’s Human Rights Review

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3 March 2025. In February, we had the honour of attending the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights’ review of the UK’s implementation of a key human rights treaty, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) in Geneva.  This was a crucial opportunity to bring forward the voices of migrants …

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