臺灣的遠洋漁業實力在全球名列前矛，擁有逾1,100 艘遠洋漁船，境外聘僱的外籍漁工人數逾2萬人，然而這些為台灣漁業帶來豐厚產值的外籍漁工，卻在遠洋漁船上面臨人口販運和強迫勞動的危險，或在「權宜船」上遭受層層剝削。面對海上勞動人權的重大危機，本工作坊將分別就「權宜船、台灣遠洋漁工勞權政策與國際人權保障」以及「海上勞動政策與漁工勞動權益」二大主題，進行法律與社會的對話，以提高外籍漁工的勞動與人權保障。
臺灣的遠洋漁業產值豐厚，實力與技術名列全球之首，而業者為追求更高利潤，時常將船隻註冊於不同國家，船隻便能歸屬他國管轄。這些「權宜船」成為了法律監管的漏洞，船隻上的外籍漁工更面臨人口販運、強迫勞動等重重危機。因此，對非我國籍漁船進行管制，成為解決海上人權危機的重要議題。權宜船雖未掛上我國船旗，但在這些船隻入港後，身為港口國的臺灣，在法律上仍有介入之措施與可能性，本系列工作坊之第一場次，楊名豪老師就臺灣面對權宜船上的人權問題提出對策和與會者進行討論。
暫時性跨國移工具有雙重身分——既是勞工、也是外國人。身為勞工，其勞動條件理應與本國勞工一樣受到平等保障；然而，身為外國人，亦受到國境與移民管制的影響，移民管制的核心之一便是藉保護國內勞動市場之名，以限縮外國人之就業權利而形成差別待遇，如何面對勞動保護與國境管制兩者之間的張力？在「法律、人權與跨國勞動力流動」主題工作坊系列第二場次，楊雅雯助研究員將分析臺灣的國境管制對移工就業條件的影響，提出平衡兩者的對策，歡迎與會者一同進行討論。
This webinar is a legal and practical discussion on the link between statelessness and labour exploitation. It is a timely examination of the legal concept of “citizenship”, as well as a discussion on the advocacy avenues available, both nationally and at the UN, to bring more awareness on the human rights situation of the world’s stateless population.
依據移民法第16條第4項的規定「中華民國一百零五年六月二十九日以前入國之印度或尼泊爾地區無國籍人民，未能強制其出國，且經蒙藏事務主管機關組成審查會認定其身分者，移民署應許可其居留。」這些無國籍者的身份查驗與認定，台灣的政府採取的是來台持有的護照認定，而忽略了難民在前入國的生活以及人權的議題。
本工作坊將針對當前滯台藏人向台灣政府提出訴訟的個案，邀請相關的法律人士、協助處理的NGO組織代表、台灣國家人權委員會的委員、以及在台藏人分別從難民生活的處境、公民身份的多元性、人權議題等面向，呈顯當前台灣法律面對難民審理的限制，並思考如何從這些案例促進台灣對難民人權的保護。
This webinar delves into the rapidly evolving landscape of outsourcing recruitment systems and human trafficking within the labor supply chain, highlighting the recent cases of scamming operations in Southeast Asian countries, including Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Myanmar, and Taiwan. These illicit activities suggest pervasive corruption among senior officials and involve transnational recruitment networks linking local businesspeople with organized crime. The stark reality of violence and labor exploitation represents a disturbing trend. The session aims to explore how advancements in cyber connectivity and data mining operations have facilitated new methods of human trafficking and severe forms of forced labor, and to consider the extent to which these illegal activities are conducted within legally ambiguous zones.
“There is no flag large enough to cover the shame of killing innocent people.” – Howard Zin
This symposium, "Perspectives on Palestine: Dialogues on History, Humanity, and Hope", dives into the urgent examination of the dire political and humanitarian situation in Palestine, particularly surrounding the Israeli military assault on the Gaza Strip that unfolded subsequent to the "Al-Aqsa" operation conducted by Hamas on October 7, 2023.
The bombardment unleashed by Israel through land, air, and sea has ruthlessly targeted Gaza's population, inflicting catastrophic consequences with approximately 22,000 casualties, up to January 2nd, 2024, predominantly among women and children. Alarming estimates from UNRWA indicate that a million people have been displaced, precipitating a collapse in the health sector and giving rise to an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe. In the face of such devastation, we cannot turn a blind eye to the human toll on innocent lives.
We strive to foster an unwavering sense of empathy, kindle the flames of compassion, and instill a genuine desire for the well-being of every individual ensnared by the ongoing situation. Together, let us confront the harsh realities and pave the way for a future where hope triumphs over despair.
本次活動將深入探討台灣的強迫勞動問題及其對外籍移工的影響。簡永達記者將首先聚焦台灣的遠洋漁業和製造業，揭示這些產業中的勞動風險和人權問題。接著，陳思妤律師將探討全球供應鏈管理的法制化挑戰，強調人權盡職調查的重要性及其在台灣的現行實踐現況。最後，張文祈研究員將分享企業在實踐人權盡職調查方面的經驗，並提出政策修訂建議。這場活動旨在提升社會對台灣外籍移工人權保障的認識，並推動相關法律政策的進一步完善。
深耕勞動法研究的邱羽凡老師和長期致力於企業人權研究的Bonny老師於112下學期再度開設「供應鏈企業責任與國際人權」課程，本門課目標為介紹企業供應鏈人權責任在國際層面的發展，以及跨國企業供應鏈人權責任議題的監管法規發展，是以為建立修課同學對於企業社會責任、強迫勞動問題之改善與國際人權之維護的思維，舉辦了本次的講座活動，邀集IHRB的兩位研究員Guna Subramaniam、Neill Wilkins到現場與Bonny老師及羽凡老師對談，不僅針對2024年十大關鍵商業人權議題逐一討論，也針對台灣本土的企業人權議題進行說明與回應。
Through this workshop, we intend to examine the profound changes and critical challenges in the complex geopolitical landscape of Asia and the wider world, including conflicts, inequities, and the enduring impacts of colonial power relations. Our focus is on understanding these dynamics in a global context and investigating their contemporary significance.
In “Border as Method” by Prof. Sandro Mezzadra and Prof. Brett Neilson, we will explore the complexities of borders, a groundbreaking examination of how borders operate and influence global dynamics. This discussion will delve into the intricate ways in which borders affect political, social, and economic systems globally.
This two-day event will primarily explore conceptual frameworks and methodologies for studying inequality. It will particularly focus on migrant labor, human trafficking, indigeneity, statelessness, and the role of the political economy of capitalism in shaping social inequalities in Asian countries and the global South during the 21st century. Additionally, the workshop will investigate potential projects related to alternative relationality and solidarities from below.
The Link is a short documentary directed by Musquiqui Chihying and Lou Mo. It explores the connections between migration, slavery, forced labor, extraction, and control techniques in the Global South, with a particular focus on Mauritius. The film also highlights the ties between the 19th century Western colonial period, and 21st century China's "World Digital Brain" ambitions, as pursued by Chinese multinational corporations through submarine cable connections.
舒適小鎮（Clement Town）命名自當時受到台灣政府經濟支持，在今日印度北安查爾邦（Uttarakhand）建造的隱密小鎮，這個小鎮是擁有1970年代最先進的供水及供電設備的印度城鎮之一，由為台灣工作的當地情報人員設計、建造，據當時一份政府出版品的紀錄，類似的小鎮在與中國接壤的印度領土上曾多達二十多個，後來得以來台就學的孩童，或多或少與這些城鎮的居民有關在這次的計畫當中，我自當年的檔案中篩選出三組透過擺拍所完成的影像，分別是在相館拍攝的紀念照、在基隆港拍攝的合照，與少女們抵台就學前所拍攝的照片。我邀請表演者與當年參與或間接參與接運計畫及邊境上特殊行動的人們見面，試圖透過交談與詮釋，重新創造出這些照片被拍下前的樣貌，部分在當時的拍攝地點，如基隆港西側二號碼頭、今已成為停車場的特殊學校等地，還原照片被拍攝前所發生的事件。
This online discussion invites scholars and activists from the Global South to critically examine China's digital footprint and its implications for human rights. It explores how digital technologies are reshaping logistics, infrastructure, and governance mechanisms, such as Smart Cities and CCTV surveillance systems, and considers how cyber networks and data collection enhance social control in a complex environment.
