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COMMENTARY: International Women’s Day 2026: Give to gain

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Recently, I had the opportunity to travel back to my first home, Taiwan, and visit the neighbouring islands of Okinawa. After living for 20 years in Prince Edward Island, looking at Asia through a Canadian lens offers a fascinating contrast.

For International Women’s Day 2026, the global theme is “Give to gain.” It is a prompt that asks us to think about how reciprocity, mentorship and the shared surrender of power can actually multiply success for everyone.

Taiwan: The visible gain

In Taiwan, the “Give to gain” spirit is literal. The society has “given” women a seat at the highest tables and “gained” one of the most resilient democracies in the world.

Leading the region: Taiwan remains No. 1 in Asia for gender equality. With over 40 per cent of legislative seats held by women in........

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