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Creating Opportunities for All
Taipei is committed to building an inclusive and diverse strengthened its child-friendly policies by expanding
city. With “diverse prosperity” as a core value, the city childcare subsidies, parental allowances, and access
ensures that everyone has the opportunity to thrive to public childcare services. In addition, the city
and shine. government has introduced a range of complementary
measures, including increased birth incentives,
As a global city, Taipei has implemented the New affordable housing options for young parents, and
Immigrant Care Service Policy and Implementation priority shuttle services for expectant mothers—
Program to help new immigrants adapt to life in Taipei creating a more supportive environment for raising
more smoothly. This initiative offers language learning children. Taipei’s fertility rate reached 1.055 in 2024,
programs, job matching services, and social support. demonstrating the positive impact of these policies.
To foster a barrier-free and inclusive environment
for people of diverse cultural backgrounds, the city At the same time, Taipei has established Department
has also introduced Muslim-friendly restaurants, for Youth to actively promote youth entrepreneurship
hotels, and tourist attractions, making Taipei a more and career development, offering start-up funding, job
welcoming destination for Muslim residents and training, and opportunities for global engagement.
visitors alike. In particular, the city government has introduced
dedicated career counseling services for women,
Taipei is also advancing gender-inclusive policies, supporting them in exploring career paths,
fostering a more open and equitable environment adapting to the workplace, and pursuing long-term
where individuals of all genders, sexual orientations, professional growth.
and backgrounds are treated with respect and given
equal opportunities to succeed. In fact, Taipei is the Taipei is committed to building a city where people
first city in Asia to join the international Rainbow Cities of all ages, genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds
Network, underscoring its commitment to diversity, can live in a safe and secure environment with equal
inclusion, and LGBTQ+ rights on the global stage. opportunities. Every resident is given the chance to
participate in society and realize their potential in an
To encourage higher bir th rates, Taipei has environment rooted in fairness and respect.
