National Human Rights Commission Introduction of Commissioners Tien Chiu-chin Chen Chu Chairperson Areas of expertise: the right to health, environmental rights Protecting human rights is an ongoing pursuit. We will never give up and will strive unceasingly to achieve our goals. Kao Yung-cheng Vice Chairperson Areas of expertise: judicial human rights, torture, international human rights By adopting international human rights standards, we can ensure the security of Taiwanese peoples. Upay R. Kanasaw Commissioner Areas of expertise: the right to health, environmental rights, racial and ethnic equality and development In addition to ensuring the people’s rights to life, civil and political rights, as well as economic, social and cultural rights, the National Human Rights Commission also focuses on medical treatment, health, energy, environmental protection, and the right of all ethnic groups to equality and development. Wang Jung-chang Commissioner Area of expertise: rights of persons with disabilities It is our shared responsibility to ensure that everyone lives with equal and dignity. Wang Yu-ling Commissioner Areas of expertise: rights of persons with disabilities, rights of migrant workers, rights of prisoners and detainees Human rights entail that everyone in Taiwan has the opportunity to live, grow, and develop safely and without fear. 04 Commissioner Building a country based on human rights will make Taiwan the beacon of Chinese-speaking world. Chi Hui-jung Commissioner Areas of expertise: rights of women and children Human rights are the foundation of a country. They make Taiwan a better place. Yeh Ta-hua Commissioner Areas of expertise: rights of children and youth Human rights are the building blocks of a democratic society. The National Human Rights Commission works with you to support human rights. Hsiao Tzu-yu Commissioner Areas of expertise: rights of patients and health care The sound development and progress of a country rely on human rights implementation. Chang Chu-fang Commissioner Areas of expertise: judicial human rights, gender equality, rights of children and youth We must make human rights the cornerstone of national policy. 05