The 2024 Tainan International Human Rights Arts Festival opened, focusing on raising awareness for marginalized social groups.-國立成功大學永續發展SDGs

The 2024 Tainan International Human Rights Arts Festival, organized by the National Human Rights Museum and NCKU, is in its sixth year. The festival, running from September 14 to December 25, focuses on the theme "Powerless / Right Said Right" and aims to raise awareness about the human rights issues faced by marginalized groups, such as children and migrant workers. The event includes international seminars, lectures, exhibitions, performances, and more.


During the opening ceremony on September 30 at NCKU’s Phoenix Tree Theatre, notable guests including Deputy Director Shu Man Chen of the National Human Rights Museum, Director Shi Yuan Xie of Tainan City’s Bureau of Culture, and NCKU’s Vice President Yu Nu Chen attended.


Speeches highlighted the importance of promoting democracy and human rights, with calls for greater social involvement in human rights advocacy. The festival’s activities aim to create a platform for cross-disciplinary collaboration and to integrate human rights education into campus and community life. The opening performance, "Flowers Blooming on the Wall" by Island Theatre, reflected on the experiences of political victims during Taiwan's White Terror era, emphasizing the value and importance of human rights.


The festival will continue to explore diverse human rights issues, offering a range of cultural and educational programs, with a focus on transforming marginal voices into action and fostering global awareness.