Taiwan’s gender equality performance ranks ninth globally, and first in Asia, based on the United Nations Development Program’s Gender Inequality Index.
The country’s arrival at this position is inseparable from the work of women’s advocacy groups. MOWES, short for Moving Women Establishment, is one of them.
Established in 2018, MOWES is a donation-based community space in Taipei’s Shida district that offers fitness, art, and language classes. With classes instructed and attended by locals and foreigners, MOWES aims to connect Taiwan with the world.
As a non-profit organization, MOWES relies on volunteers for social media marketing and events. However, the community space has been struggling with lower attendance rates and postponed grants under Covid-19.
