Taipei City Holds First Gender-Friendly Restroom Certification, 8 Units Receive Endorsement
Taipei City Government has launched its first gender-friendly restroom certification program, with 12 restrooms across 8 public and private organizations receiving certification. The initiative emphasizes safety, privacy, hygiene, and inclusivity for all ages, disabilities, and family needs. The second round of certification is planned for August.
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(CNA reporter Chen Yu-ting, Taipei 21st) Hoping to provide a safe, private, and friendly restroom environment, the Taipei City Government promoted a gender-friendly restroom certification program. The first batch of recipients includes 8 public and private sector units, including Soochow University, Royal International, and Taiwan House, totaling 12 restrooms.
The Taipei City Gender Equality Office today announced the list of qualified units for the first gender-friendly restroom certification, with Mayor Chiang Wan-an presenting awards at the Taipei City Government Executive Meeting.
A total of 8 units and 12 restrooms passed the certification in the first round, including the Taipei City Hall Public Affairs Management Center, Nangang Youth Service Center, Soochow University, Shih Chien University, Taiwan Police College, Zhongzheng Senior High School, Royal International Co., and Taiwan House Taipei Zhongzheng Branch.
The Gender Equality Office explained via press release that the certification indicators cover safety and privacy, hygiene and maintenance management, and a friendly environment. In addition to gender-friendliness, it also incorporates the needs of the elderly, accessibility, and family-friendliness, requiring that restroom spaces, whether information guidance, circulation, or seated toilets, consider universal design for all ages.
The Gender Equality Office stated that gender-friendly restrooms not only respect diverse gender identities and expressions but also respond to the different gender restroom needs of caregivers, companions, and those being cared for. It also aims to improve the long-standing queueing situation in women's restrooms and enhance space utilization efficiency. They hope more public and private sectors will participate in the certification in the future to jointly provide citizens with a safe, private, and friendly restroom environment.
In addition, the Gender Equality Office stated that a total of 11 units applied for certification in the first round. During the process, it was found that some spaces were limited by building layouts, preventing partition heights from meeting indicators. Or, due to being in campuses or private offices, where users are mostly specific groups, it was difficult to simultaneously accommodate the needs of the elderly and young children, thus failing to obtain the certification. They will consult with experts and scholars to adjust relevant indicators, and the second round of certification is expected to launch in August. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150421
(CNA reporter Chen Yu-ting, Taipei 21st) Hoping to provide a safe, private, and friendly restroom environment, the Taipei City Government promoted a gender-friendly restroom certification program. The first batch of recipients includes 8 public and private sector units, including Soochow University, Royal International, and Taiwan House, totaling 12 restrooms.
The Taipei City Gender Equality Office today announced the list of qualified units for the first gender-friendly restroom certification, with Mayor Chiang Wan-an presenting awards at the Taipei City Government Executive Meeting.
A total of 8 units and 12 restrooms passed the certification in the first round, including the Taipei City Hall Public Affairs Management Center, Nangang Youth Service Center, Soochow University, Shih Chien University, Taiwan Police College, Zhongzheng Senior High School, Royal International Co., and Taiwan House Taipei Zhongzheng Branch.
The Gender Equality Office explained via press release that the certification indicators cover safety and privacy, hygiene and maintenance management, and a friendly environment. In addition to gender-friendliness, it also incorporates the needs of the elderly, accessibility, and family-friendliness, requiring that restroom spaces, whether information guidance, circulation, or seated toilets, consider universal design for all ages.
The Gender Equality Office stated that gender-friendly restrooms not only respect diverse gender identities and expressions but also respond to the different gender restroom needs of caregivers, companions, and those being cared for. It also aims to improve the long-standing queueing situation in women's restrooms and enhance space utilization efficiency. They hope more public and private sectors will participate in the certification in the future to jointly provide citizens with a safe, private, and friendly restroom environment.
In addition, the Gender Equality Office stated that a total of 11 units applied for certification in the first round. During the process, it was found that some spaces were limited by building layouts, preventing partition heights from meeting indicators. Or, due to being in campuses or private offices, where users are mostly specific groups, it was difficult to simultaneously accommodate the needs of the elderly and young children, thus failing to obtain the certification. They will consult with experts and scholars to adjust relevant indicators, and the second round of certification is expected to launch in August. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150421