Taiwan’s Executive Yuan approved draft amendments to several laws against sexual harassment on Thursday amid a recent surge in high-profile allegations of sexual harassment on the island.

In recent months, the #MeToo movement has gained momentum in Taiwan, with many female victims standing up against perpetrators of sexual harassment. The movement launched in May when ruling Democratic Progress Party (DPP) worker Chen Chien-jou accused film director and DPP member Hsueh Chao-hui of sexual harassment. Many cases of sexual harassment across Taiwanese society have surfaced since then. In the wake of incidents involving the DPP, former Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen has also apologized.

The draft laws proposed by the Executive Yuan would amend Taiwan’s Sexual Harassment Prevention Act, the Act of Gender Equality in Employment, and the Gender Equality Education Act. The Amendments will now be submitted to the Legislative Yuan for consideration and approval. Government officials have promised to process and implement the new laws quickly by coordinating with the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the Ministry of Labor and the Ministry of Education.

The proposed laws will protect employees from workplace sexual harassment, especially those committed by men in power. For example, an employer guilty of sexual harassment could face a fine of up to T$1 million (US$32,400) and imprisonment of up to three years. The new laws will also aim to provide legal, psychological, and social welfare assistance to victims of sexual harassment. Victims’ personal information will be made confidential to avoid the social stigma associated with sexual harassment. In addition, educational institutions will set up courses teaching gender equality and raising awareness of sexual harassment.

In a Facebook post, Taiwanese Premier Chen Chien-jen said, “This amendment will not be the end. We will have to work harder on gender equality and respect for other people’s right to personal autonomy.”