Hsinchu County was recognized for its performance in sexual harassment prevention, and Baoya International Xinfeng Zhongxing No. 1 Branch was also commended.
Quick Look
- The Ministry of Health and Welfare announced the results of the 2014 Sexual Harassment Prevention and Control Performance Recognition Program.
- Hsinchu County was ranked among the top counties and cities, and Baoya International Xinfeng Zhongxing Branch No.
- 1 in the county was awarded the title of Top Place Owner.
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Why It Matters
The Ministry of Health and Welfare conducts an annual commendation program for sexual harassment prevention and control, and recognizes units with outstanding performance by reviewing the implementation of prevention and control measures by municipalities, county (city) governments, and venue owners. Hsinchu County has continued to promote gender equality and workplace safety policies in recent years.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare recently announced the results of the "2014 Municipalities, County (City) Governments and Venue Owners Promoting Performance Recognition Plan for Sexual Harassment Prevention and Control" assessment results. Hsinchu County was ranked among the outstanding counties and cities, and the county's "Xinfeng Zhongxing Branch of Baoya International (Co., Ltd.)" was also awarded as the outstanding venue owner in 2014 for its implementation of sexual harassment prevention and control measures and creating a friendly consumption environment.
According to statistics from the County Social Affairs Department, a total of 50 cases of sexual harassment were received from January to August this year. Therefore, three sexual harassment prevention and control review meetings and preliminary sexual harassment complaint investigation group meetings were held, and 11 mediations were conducted. During this period, we will continue to provide victim care, assist in accompanying people to court, provide legal consultation and psychological consultation as needed, and provide appropriate support to the victim.
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In terms of prevention and control of public places, they conducted inspections on public places in the county. In the first half of the year, they completed a total of 113 written inspections and 72 on-site inspections. They used the strategy of regular inspections to urge places to implement legal prevention and control responsibilities and strengthen the safety of public places.
In addition, in order to raise public awareness of sexual harassment prevention and control, by the end of August this year, 4 sexual harassment prevention and control publicity sessions have been conducted, with 1,051 people participating, and the concept of sexual harassment prevention and control has been deeply spread into the community and various areas of life.
In September, lawyer Zhou Shanru was invited to give a lecture. She used legal explanations, case analysis and practical experience sharing to help venue directors and managers understand the prevention and handling of sexual harassment incidents and related legal responsibilities, and strengthen the prevention and control capabilities of venues from aspects such as the establishment of prevention and control mechanisms, site safe space planning and corrective and remedial measures.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Hsinchu County will continue to strengthen the frequency and depth of inspections to prevent and control sexual harassment in public places
Likely · Within months
High-quality places such as Baoya International will become model cases for other places to learn from.
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- What are the specific scoring criteria and weight distribution for merit selection?
- Will the scope of inspection be expanded to more types of places in the future?
- What is the follow-up mechanism for victims after they receive legal and psychological consultation?
