The College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Taipei Medical University will welcome a delegation from the University of the Ryukyus, Japan, and host an academic symposium entitled “Gender, Medicine, and Law: Current Status and Future Perspectives on Gender Equality in Taiwan and Japan.”

As gender identity increasingly intersects with healthcare and legal systems, what common challenges are Taiwan and Japan facing?

This symposium will focus on the social and healthcare rights of sexual and gender minorities. Drawing on institutional frameworks, legal perspectives, and clinical experiences from both Taiwan and Japan, the event will provide a platform for cross-national and interdisciplinary exchange and dialogue.

The symposium will be chaired by Vice Dean Chih-Ming Liang of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. The visiting delegation will be led by Professor Emi Yano, Vice President of the University of the Ryukyus. Participants will also include Dr. Yu-Jui Huang and Professor Hsuan-Lei Shao from the TMU Healthcare System, who will join the discussion.

Approaching the topic from the perspectives of law, human rights, and medical practice, the symposium aims to deepen academic exchange and foster future collaboration between Taiwan and Japan on issues related to gender, human rights, law, and healthcare.