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DIGITAL RIGHTS IN
ASIA-PACIFIC 2024

NTUH INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER
TAIPEI, TAIWAN AUGUST 18-19, 2024


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SCHEDULE


All session times and venues are subject to change.
Day 1 · Aug 18 (Sun)
Day 1
Aug 18

Day 2 · Aug 19 (Mon)
Day 2
Aug 19

APrIGF 
APrIGF

All day
Level 3 Foyer | Clinic

🧰 eQSuite: Digital resilience toolkit for human rights defenders
Level 3 Foyer | Exhibit

🌈 There's no one story to pride
Level 3 Foyer | Exhibit

🗺️ Uncovering human rights violations in Myanmar through satellite imagery
Level 3 Foyer | Clinic

☕ L10N café: Localize human rights tech for a cup of coffee



8am
8:30am
9am
9:30am
10am
10:30am
11am
11:30am
12pm
12:30pm
1pm
1:30pm
2pm
2:30pm
3pm
3:30pm
4pm
4:30pm
5pm
5:30pm

Room 202 | Panel discussion

🚩 Online harassment against youth human rights defenders: Voices from the
Philippines and Thailand
1 hr
Room 203 | Panel discussion

📱 Who's afraid of government super-apps? Impact of digitalisation on privacy
and surveillance risks
1 hr
Room 205 | Mini talk

👾 China: The rise of digital repression in the Indo-Pacific
30 minutes (converged)
Theatrette 301 | Roundtable discussion

🏛️ How does the government use our personal data? Challenges in freedom of
information, litigation, and legislation
1 hr
Room 205 | Mini talk

👾 Research on digital privacy in Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan
30 minutes (converged)
Room 202 | Panel discussion

🤖 Personal data protection governance in the age of artificial intelligence
1 hr
Room 203 New venue | Workshop

🌟 Digital rights advocacy for young persons
2 hrs
Room 205 | Workshop

⚡ Empowering civil society in Asia-Pacific through rights-centered
accountability toolkits
2 hrs
Theatrette 301 New venue | Mini talk

👮‍♀️ Technology-facilitated gender-based violence: An update for Asia-Pacific
40 minutes (converged) Hybrid
Theatrette 301 New venue | Mini talk

👮‍♀️ Prosecuting technology-facilitated gender-based violence: Unique
challenges in access to justice and legal documentation
40 minutes (converged) Hybrid
Theatrette 301 New venue | Mini talk

👮‍♀️ Tackling technology-facilitated sexual violence in the Metaverse virtual
reality
40 minutes (converged) Hybrid
Room 202 | Roundtable discussion

🗣️ Digitally tongue-tied: How ICT policies impacted online free speech in South
and Southeast Asia
1 hr
Room 202 | Roundtable discussion

📢 Digibak: Building a movement of young digital human rights defenders
1 hr
Room 203 | Workshop

🎮 Using games in digital rights: Session opener and showcase of Taksa, a visual
novel on disinformation
40 minutes (converged)
Room 205 | Workshop

🛜 A holistic approach to governing the internet stack
2 hrs
Theatrette 301 | Mini talk

🛡️ Fortifying Frontlines: activating civil society-led digital security and
safety ecosystem
1 hr Hybrid
Theatrette 301 | Panel discussion

🌐 Language as liberation: Dismantling barriers through localization
1 hr Hybrid
Room 203 | Workshop

🎮 Monster Inc.: A digital gender-based violence prevention card game
40 minutes (converged)
Room 202 | Workshop

💖 Empowering human rights defenders: Healing and reflection in the digital era
1 hr
Room 203 | Workshop

🎮 The internet shutdown game
40 minutes (converged)
Level 3 Foyer

🪪 Day 2 check-in
Theatrette 301 | Panel discussion

🚀 Reimagining human rights technology in Asia-Pacific
1 hr Livestream
🧘 Morning break
🍛 Lunch break
🧘 Afternoon break
Theatrette 301

🙏 Closing plenary
Livestream




Attendees' guide, venue map, and more information on DRAPAC24 Taipei.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

WHAT CAN I EXPECT AT DRAPAC24? HOW WILL IT BE DIFFERENT FROM THE PREVIOUS
EDITION?

Digital Rights in the Asia-Pacific 2024 or DRAPAC24 aims to foster resilience
and solidarity within the digital rights community through a two-day gathering
to be held in Taipei, Taiwan on August 18-19, 2024, before the Asia Pacific
Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF) on August 20-23. Through the
gathering, we aim to stimulate collective brainstorming and forge alliances in
response to the evolving digital threats for a unified response to shared
challenges in the region.

Similar to its previous edition, DRAPAC24 will foster an environment of
co-creation, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion. The event will host a
diverse and inclusive group of over 100 speakers and attendees with different
levels of experience and a wide range of expertise: from civil society
representatives and human rights defenders across the Asia-Pacific, particularly
in South Asia and Southeast Asia, to journalists, in-exile activists, academics,
technologists, researchers, and more.

DRAPAC24 will feature a more focused but diverse mix of plenaries, workshops,
talks, and other activities centering on three broad themes: regional
solution-making, empowerment of young persons, and adoption of open technology.
These themes complement APrIGF’s overarching theme of evolving ecosystems and
enduring principles in the internet governance space.

WHERE IS THE VENUE FOR DRAPAC24? WHERE SHOULD I STAY AND HOW DO I GET AROUND IN
TAIPEI?

Venue
The venue for DRAPAC24 is NTUH International Convention Center located at No 2,
Xuzhou Road, Zhong Zheng District. The Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance
Forum (APrIGF) will be at the same venue.

Accommodation
If you are arranging your own accommodation, you may choose a hotel or a
vacation rental near the event venue. You may find a list of recommended
accommodation options available at discounted rates on APrIGF 2024 website.

Taipei Main Station
A central transportation hub, Taipei Main Station has an extensive network of
underground passageways that link interconnecting malls and different mass
transit services:

K Underground Mall (K)
Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR)
Taiwan Railways (TRA)

Zhongshan Metro Mall (M)
Taipei Metro Red Line and Blue Line

Taipei City Mall (Y)
Taoyuan Airport MRT
Taipei Metro Green Line (Baimen station)

To get to the venue from Taipei Main Station, you may opt for one of the
following routes:

 * Change to Taipei Metro Red Line and arrive at NTU Hospital station;
 * Change to Taipei Metro Blue Line and arrive at Shandao Temple station; or
 * Exit from Zhongshan Metro Mall via M8 (~900 m to the venue).

Taipei Metro (MRT)
The easiest way to get around Taipei is by MRT or metro. DRAPAC24 venue is
located near the following stations:

NTU Hospital Red Line
~600 m via Exit 2

Shandao Temple Blue Line
~700 m via Exit 2

Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall Green Line
~1.4 km via Exit 5

You will need cash to purchase single-journey tokens or stored-value cards
(EasyCard or iPass) at most metro stations. If you plan to use the metro
extensively, you may purchase a travel pass for unlimited rides over 24 hrs (180
TWD), 48 hrs (280 TWD), or 72 hrs (380 TWD).

Bike-sharing, taxi, and ride-hailing
You can also use YouBike to get around Taipei. Taxi service is widely available
in Taipei. You may need to provide your destination in Chinese and prepare
enough cash to pay for your taxi ride. Alternatively, you may use ride-hailing
apps such as Yoxi and Uber.

Airport transfers
Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is the main airport for most
international flights to Taiwan. From TPE you can take the purple express
service (~35 mins to Taipei) or the blue commuter service (~65 mins) on the
Taoyuan Airport MRT line. Both services terminate at Taipei Main Station –
Taipei City Mall (Y) which is located ~1.6 km away from the venue. A one-way
ride to Taipei Main Station costs 160 TWD. You may use your contactless Visa or
Mastercard payment card at the turnstile. Alternatively, you may purchase a
single-journey token using cash at the ticketing machine.

If you fly from/via Tokyo Haneda (HND), Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA), Seoul Gimpo
(GMP), or other domestic or regional airports, you might land at Taipei Songshan
Airport (TSA). TSA is served by the Taipei Metro Brown Line. You need to change
to the Blue Line at Zhongxiao Fuxing station to get to Shandao Temple station.
Alternatively, change to the Red Line at Daan station to get to NTU Hospital
station. You may purchase a single-journey token using cash at the ticketing
machine.

If you are travelling in a group or have bulky luggage, please consider using a
delivery service as storage space on trains is very limited. You may find more
information on travel booking sites such as KKday or Klook.

High-speed rail
From other parts of Taiwan, you may travel to Taipei with the Taiwan High Speed
Rail (THSR). If you plan to travel from the TPE using HSR (~20 mins to Taipei),
you need transfer to Taoyuan THSR station first. The THSR stop at Taipei Main
Station – K Underground Mall (K) is ~1.1 km away from the event venue. You may
use debit/credit card to purchase HSR tickets using the T Express mobile app or
the ticketing machine.

Lockers
You may keep your luggage in self-service storage lockers at these metro
stations: Taipei Main Station, NTU Hospital, Shandao Temple, and more. You can
pay using cash, EasyCard, or selected e-wallets. For more information, go to
metro.taipei.

WHAT TRUST AND SAFETY MEASURES ARE IN PLACE FOR DRAPAC24 ATTENDEES? HOW DO I
MAKE A COMPLAINT ABOUT AN INCIDENT?

Code of conduct
Discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority are
prohibited throughout DRAPAC24. All attendees are expected to observe the DRAPAC
Community Code of Conduct at all times. Failure to comply with the code of
conduct may result in sanctions including, but not limited to, a warning,
temporary removal, or permanent ban.

You can make a complaint to the Code of Conduct Panel. The Panel shall
investigate and respond to your complaint in accordance with the Community Code.

Privacy and anonymity
DRAPAC24 is a public event and the organising team will enforce photography
consent rules as per the DRAPAC Community Privacy Policy. We will also provide
opt-in photography consent indicator on the name badges.

The use of CCTV cameras for surveillance is common in Taipei, especially in
public spaces and on public transport. The event venue is equipped with CCTV
cameras for security monitoring. You may wear a face mask to obscure your face
and use a pseudonym if you are at high risk of surveillance.

To better protect your privacy online, please use Outline VPN provided by
EngageMedia and its partners.

Health and well-being
Wearing a face mask is no longer mandatory in Taiwan. However, you are strongly
encouraged to wear one in the following situations:

 * You are in an indoor setting with poor or unknown ventilation;
 * You are in a crowded space where you cannot safely distance from other
   people; or
 * You are particularly vulnerable to respiratory complications.

For more information, refer to the guidance by the World Health Organization.

If you are experiencing flu or fever symptoms, please get immediate medical
advice. We advise you to stay at home if you were unwell to avoid exposing
DRAPAC24 attendees to infection.

The organising team will provide hand sanitisers at the check-in desk and inside
all meeting rooms. A first aid kit is available at the check-in desk. We advise
all DRAPAC24 attendees to maintain cleanliness and good hygiene practices
throughout the event.

We require all attendees to register online and check in on each day of the
event at the venue. Please familiarise yourself with the evacuation routes to
the meeting points at the venue. 

Sustainability
You can help reduce the impact of this event on the environment by following
these tips:

 * Walk, bike, or use mass public transit as much as possible.
 * Carpool when travelling on taxis or using ride-sharing apps.
 * Bring your own reusable drinking cup/bottle and carrier/tote bag.
 * Reduce single-use plastics and choose more sustainable alternatives.
 * Clean and sort your recyclables and dispose your waste responsibly.

DO I GET VISA EXEMPTION TO ATTEND DRAPAC24? IF NOT, HOW DO I APPLY FOR A VISA TO
TRAVEL TO TAIWAN?

Depending on the passport that you hold, you need a visa to enter Taiwan. If you
are not eligible for visa-exempt entry, you may be able to apply for a visa
online. Some passport holders may need other forms for travel documentation.

The following schedule breaks down the Asia-Pacific passport countries of origin
that are eligible for visa exemption, online visa application, and exit and
entry permit application:

Visa-exempt entry

 * Australia
 * Brunei 
 * Japan
 * Republic of Korea (South Korea)
 * Marshall Islands
 * New Zealand
 * Malaysia
 * Nauru
 * Singapore
 * Thailand
 * Philippines
 * Palau
 * Tuvalu

Passport must remain valid for at least six months on the date of entry.
Duration of stay varies. 

For the full list of countries and more information, go to boca.gov.tw.

Travellers are required to complete the online immigration arrival card at
immigration.gov.tw.

Online visa application

General visa

 * Bangladesh
 * Bhutan
 * Cambodia
 * Fiji
 * India
 * Indonesia
 * Laos
 * Maldives
 * Mongolia
 * Myanmar
 * Nepal
 * Papua New Guinea
 * Sri Lanka
 * Vietnam

E-visa

 * Kiribati
 * Solomon Islands

For more information, go to boca.gov.tw.

Exit & entry permit application

 * China

For more information, go to immigration.gov.tw.

 * Hong Kong
 * Macau

For more information, go to immigration.gov.tw.

If you need a visa to enter Taiwan, you can request a letter of invitation that
you can use to apply for a visa yourself. Further instructions are available in
the registration guidance.

WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE IN TAIPEI DURING DRAPAC24? WHERE DO I FIND WARNINGS
ABOUT TYPHOONS, EARTHQUAKES, AND EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS?

Taipei weather in mid-August is generally hot with a temperature of 31~35 °C /
89~95 °F during the day and 28~31 °C / 82~89 °F at night. June to August is also
the height of typhoon season. Bringing an umbrella or rain jacket is highly
recommended.

The weather forecast for DRAPAC24 is as follows:

Pre-event – Aug 17, 2024 (Sat)
Day: Thunderstorms. High 34 °C / 93 °F. Chance of rain 80%.
Night: A shower or two around the area in the evening, then partly cloudy
overnight. Low 26 °C / 79 °F. Chance of rain 40%.

Day 1 · Aug 18, 2024 (Sun)
Day: Thunderstorms. High 32 °C / 90 °F. Chance of rain 70%.
Night: A steady light rain early, then remaining cloudy with a few showers. Low
26 °C / 79 °F. Chance of rain 70%.

Day 2 · Aug 19, 2024 (Mon)
Day: Thunderstorms likely. High 32 °C / 90 °F. Chance of rain 60%.
Night: Cloudy with occasional rain showers. Low 26 °C / 79 °F. Chance of rain
60%.

Post-event · Aug 20, 2024 (Tue)
Day: Thunderstorms. High 32 °C / 90 °F. Chance of rain 60%.
Night: Showers early becoming less numerous late. Low 26 °C / 79 °F. Chance of
rain 60%.

Source: Weather.com

Central Weather Administration is the authority responsible for issuing warnings
on typhoons, earthquakes, and extreme weather conditions in Taiwan. For the
latest weather condition and other meteorology updates, visit cwa.gov.tw.

WHERE ARE THE NEAREST HOSPITAL AND POLICE STATION TO THE DRAPAC24 VENUE? WHO
SHOULD I CONTACT AND WHAT SHOULD I DO IN THE EVENT OF EMERGENCY?

Hospital
The nearest hospital to the venue is the National Taiwan University Hospital
(NTUH). NTUH Emergency Department is located ~160 m on the same road as the
venue, Xuzhou Road.

Police
The nearest police stations to the venue are:

Zhongxiao East Road Police Station
Zhongxiao E Rd (~950 m)
Phone: +886223218656

Taipei City Police Department
Gongyuan Rd (~750 m)
Phone: +886223831940

Emergency services
The emergency phone numbers in Taiwan are 110 for police and 119 for fire and
ambulance services.

Consular services
You may find the contact details of your country’s consular office at
mofa.gov.tw.

Typhoon
In the event of a typhoon approaching Taiwan, the organising team will provide
all the necessary updates on this website and by email.

Earthquakes
During your visit to Taiwan, you may experience minor tremors which is quite
common and do not normally cause immediate danger. Because an earthquake can
occur without warning, you may still be asked to shelter in place or evacuate
the building as a precaution. You should familiarise yourself with emergency
exit routes and give your full cooperation to the safety and security personnel.

In the event of a major earthquake, stay calm. You should shelter in place,
brace for aftershocks, and limit your movements to prevent any injury. If there
is a table nearby, duck and take cover underneath it. Otherwise, drop into a
brace position on the floor and cover your head and chest.

© Statewide California Earthquake Center (SCEC)

If you are inside, it is generally safer to remain inside. Protect yourself from
things that might hit you, expect fire alarm and sprinklers to go off, and do
not use lifts or escalators. If you are already outside, keep a safe distance
away from buildings, tall structures, and power lines. Protect yourself from
falling debris.

Keep your mobile phone with you and turn on energy saver mode. Stay away from
glass or sharp objects. Monitor your surroundings for potential danger (e.g.
fire, gas leak, exposed electrical wiring, etc), and wait for rescue services to
arrive. For a complete safety guidance, go to earthquakecountry.org.

WHAT LANGUAGES ARE USED IN TAIWAN? WHAT LANGUAGES WILL BE USED IN DRAPAC24?

The official language of Taiwan is Mandarin Chinese. Taiwanese, Hakka, and
English are also widely spoken. Due to the regional nature of DRAPAC24, all
sessions will be primarily conducted in English. Interpretation may be available
in selected sessions. 

WHAT METHODS OF PAYMENT ARE COMMONLY USED IN TAIWAN? CAN I USE PAYMENT CARDS?

The currency used in Taiwan is New Taiwan dollar (TWD). Cash is widely used in
markets, at street stalls, in small restaurants, and on public transportation.
Shopping malls and larger hotels and restaurants accept international
debit/credit cards.

Payment card
Most shops and eateries accept Visa and Mastercard with PIN & chip and
contactless payments (including Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay).
American Express, China UnionPay, and JCB are less common. Some merchants such
as food stalls and small vendors do not typically accept card payment but they
may accept EasyCard or LINE Pay. 

You can use Visa, Mastercard, China UnionPay, and JCB to pay for rides on the
Taoyuan Airport MRT and the Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR). THSR also supports
payment by American Express. You will need cash or stored-value cards (e.g.
EasyCard or iPass) to pay for rides on the Taipei Metro.

Stored-value card
EasyCard is the main stored-value card used for public transit in Taipei (except
THSR). You may purchase EasyCard at Taipei Metro stations, 7-Eleven, or Family
Mart. You will need cash to purchase a new card or reload an existing one. Some
taxis, department stores, supermarkets, and tourist attractions accept payment
by EasyCard.

QR payment
The main QR payment is LINE Pay. You can use LINE Pay if you have an active
e-wallet registered in Taiwan, Japan, Korea or Thailand. LINE Pay is also
supported on the Taoyuan Airport MRT.

ATM/cash machine
You can find 24-hour ATMs at 7-Eleven, Family Mart and other chains of
convenience stores.

VAT refund
Foreign visitors to Taiwan may be eligible for a value-added tax (VAT) refund
for a purchase of 2,000 TWD or more from an authorised seller. For more
information, visit taxrefund.net.tw.

Tipping
You are not expected to tip for services in Taiwan. However, full-service
restaurants usually add a 5-10% service charge to the bill.

WHICH TYPES OF POWER SOCKET AND PLUG ARE COMMONLY USED IN TAIWAN?

The standard voltage in Taiwan is 110 V. 

Power socket and plug types A (two flat parallel pins) and B (two flat parallel
pins and a grounding pin) are commonly used in Taiwan. Please use your own
travel adapter to use other types.

A D G J K H E B C F I L

HOW DO I PURCHASE A LOCAL MOBILE ESIM OR SIM CARD?

The standard tourist mobile plans are as follows:

Unlimited data on 5G network
500 TWD for 3 days with 3 GB hotspot quota
600 TWD for 5 days with 5 GB hotspot quota
800 TWD for 7 days with 7 GB hotspot quota

Unlimited data on 4G network
300 TWD for 5 days
500 TWD for 7 days

Other mobile plans are also available. You will need to provide your passport to
register for a tourist eSIM or SIM card.

Visit the service provider websites below for purchase locations and more
information:

Chunghwa Telecom
cht.com.tw

FET
fetnet.net

Taiwan Mobile
taiwanmobile.com

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