DPP's 'U-Mao Team' Honors Peng Wan-nu, Passing the Torch of Female Political Power

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in Taiwan is fostering the next generation of female political leaders through its 'U-Mao Team: Young Women Political Influence Training Camp 3.0.' Held from July 3-5, the camp commemorates the 30th anniversary of the passing of Peng Wan-nu, the party's first director of women's affairs.

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Today, seeing many women in public decision-making systems is not a given; it is the result of long-term efforts and accumulated institutional reforms.

The initiative echoes the spirit of the "Black Cat Support Group" from past campaigns, aiming to bridge generational gaps by connecting experienced female politicians with aspiring young women. The program featured prominent figures such as Yeh Chu-lan, chairperson of the Grand Hotel, and Lin Yu-chang, Minister of the Interior, alongside legislator Chiu Chen-yuan, who is contesting the Miaoli mayoral election.

Yeh Chu-lan reflected on her transition from advertising to politics, highlighting the challenges and breakthroughs in Taiwan's democratization and women's political participation. She stressed that the presence of women in public decision-making is a result of sustained effort and institutional reform, urging participants to approach public service with a "firm and gentle heart" to transform empathy into a force for systemic change.

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Women's participation in politics is an indispensable part of democratic politics.

Lin Yu-chang, who worked with Peng Wan-nu in the "Black Cat Support Group," emphasized that women's participation is integral to democratic politics. She cited progress in areas like reserved seats for women in party decision-making bodies and gender equality initiatives in the public sector, underscoring the need for continuous female engagement and cross-generational collaboration. She advised aspiring politicians to build trust through professionalism and face challenges with resilience.

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Women's involvement in public affairs should not be limited by existing expectations, but should return to one's own choices and values. Be brave and be yourself, do not let others influence you, and tomorrow's self should be better than today's.

Legislator Chiu Chen-yuan, sharing her journey from social work to politics, encouraged young women to pursue public service without being confined by traditional expectations. She advocated for self-belief and continuous self-improvement, stating, "Be brave and be yourself, do not let others influence you, and tomorrow's self should be better than today's." DPP gender equality affairs director Li Yen-jung stated the "U-Mao Team" name symbolizes the continuation and re-emergence of women's political power, aiming to empower more young women to confidently engage in public affairs and become partners in deepening democracy and promoting gender equality.

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The camp, 'U-Mao Team,' echoes the spirit of the 'Black Cat Support Group,' symbolizing the continuation and re-emergence of women's political power.