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            3. 2018 policy measures

               E-schedule has been applied since March, 2018. It effectively collects big data to master information

            of people from Mainland China with itineraries in Taiwan, and consolidates management mechanism of
            national security.


            VIII. Protecting the Human Rights of Immigrants

            1. Promoting the Rights of Immigrants

               In order to promote multiculturalism and provide services to new immigrants, the NIA sponsored the

            national TV program with new immigrants as a main feature called "Dream Weavers In Taiwan ", and the
            program has been broadcasted in 6 different languages with dual subtitles.

               In order to enhance the protection of the employment rights of new immigrants, the NIA and the
            Human Resources Agency jointly launched the "Employment Assistance Website for New Immigrants".

            By the end of 2017, the website was viewed 945,267 person-times and enrolled 14,437 new members
            and successfully matched 12,458 job vacancies, providing an employment channel between immigrants
            and employers.

            2. Protecting Rights of Detainees


               In order to protect basic human rights, the large detention centers of the NIA provide multilingual
            versions of the "Rules of the Shelter" for detainees, which help them understand ground rules and
            management regulations. The large detention centers also allow regular outdoor activities, guest
            meetings, telephone calls, and provide television, books, newspapers and magazines. Personnel are
            also sent to maintain basic environmental hygiene and living security of the centers. To better provide

            humanitarian treatment, the NIA tap into civil resources, utilize assistance from religious groups, and
            provide medical services and necessary care. The NIA also holds regular meetings monthly, and
            have special gatherings on the three festivals and special holidays, take care of the rights and safety

            of detainees. Every detention center is required to provide detainees with copies of the "Rules of
            the Shelter" in various languages, which help detainees understand the regulations of the shelter
            immediately and clearly so as to protect their rights.










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