On May 13 at 12:30 PM, Deputy Secretary-General Chang Yu-jung of the Legislative Yuan attended the inauguration of the Taiwan Social Safety Net International Alliance on behalf of President Daniel K.Y. Han. The event was initiated by Legislator Lin Yueh-chin. Among the distinguished guests were Legislators Chuang Jui-hsiung, Kuo Yu-ching, Wang Cheng-hsu, Loh Mei-ling, Su Chiao-hui, Lin I-chin, Fan Yun, Chen Pei-yu, and Wu Pei-yi, as well as Deputy Director Yang Ya-lan of the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s Department of Social Assistance and Social Work, Deputy Director General of the foreign ministry's Department of International Organizations Greg Lee, Senior Specialist Hsu Wen-cheng of the Ministry of Education’s Department of Student Affairs and Special Education, Assistant Director-general Chia Leh-chi of the National Police Agency under the Ministry of the Interior, Professor Emeritus Cheng Li-chen of National Taiwan University's Department of Social Work, and over 50 representatives from various social welfare organizations, academia, and government sectors.

The inauguration ceremony of the Taiwan Social Safety Net International Alliance commenced with a group photo of all distinguished guests. This was followed by the approval of the organizational charter and the election of the president and vice president. Initiator Legislator Lin Yueh-chin delivered the opening remarks, followed by congratulatory speeches from Legislators Su Chiao-hui, Chuang Jui-hsiung, Fan Yun, Loh Mei-ling, Kuo Yu-ching, Wang Cheng-hsu, and Chen Pei-yu. Deputy Secretary-General Chang Yu-jung then delivered a speech on behalf of the Legislative Yuan. Deputy Secretary-General Chang reflected on his previous service at the Taiwan Kaohsiung Juvenile and Family Court, where a web-like public artwork titled "Operation" in the lobby symbolized the "social safety nets" woven for juveniles and families. In 1997, the term "disciplinary measure" was renamed "protective measure." Replacing discipline with protection and punishment with education transformed the former disciplinary measures into protective measures with a stronger emphasis on safeguarding, marking a significant milestone in Taiwan's child and youth protection efforts. The significant amendments to the Juvenile Justice Act in 2019 further established a mechanism where administrative guidance precedes judicial intervention, aiming to fundamentally address juvenile delinquency. Today, under the call of Legislator Lin Yueh-chin, various organizations have come together to form the Legislative Yuan's Taiwan Social Safety Net International Alliance. This collective effort to weave a robust and resilient social safety net is truly commendable.

Deputy Secretary-General Chang Yu-jung continued, stating that Taiwan established its first juvenile court in 1999, significantly enhancing the judicial protection of children's and juveniles' rights in the country. Although it was built 100 years after the establishment of the world's first juvenile court in Chicago, USA, in 1899, Taiwan has continually progressed and aligned itself with advanced countries globally, learning from and drawing on international experiences to build a more comprehensive and resilient social safety net. Deputy Secretary-General Chang also mentioned that the Legislative Yuan has three primary functions. Firstly, it guides policy-making; legislators direct government agencies to formulate national policies through various interpellations. Secondly, it exercises legislative power, formulating or amending laws to be executed by administrative agencies, such as the Implementation Act of the Convention on the Rights of the Child passed in 2014 and enforced on November 20 of the same year. The third function is to supervise execution. It is believed that through the establishment of the Taiwan Social Safety Net International Alliance by Legislator Lin today, the supervisory function of the Legislature on Taiwan's social safety system can be fully realized and promoted.

Deputy Secretary-General Chang concluded by expressing special thanks to Legislator Lin Yueh-chin and the attending civic groups for their efforts and support in constructing the social safety net. He believes that, building on the current achievements, the Legislature will continue to guide more social resources towards the protection of children's and juveniles' rights and interests.

The inaugural meeting continued with congratulatory speeches by Honorary Advisor Professor Cheng Li-chen and Legislator Wu Pei-yi, followed by a briefing from Legislator Lin Yueh-chin on the origins and objectives of the association. The event concluded successfully in about an hour, with a warm and convivial atmosphere.