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  Asia Democracy Network Calls for a Peaceful Transition of Power in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka has elected a new president, Maithripala Sirisena. A mark in history has been made and the will of the people spoken. The Asia Democracy Network (ADN) commends the recent victory, placing an end to a decade of rule that […]

Applications Now Open for 2015 Asia Young Leaders for Democracy (AYLD) A politically active civil society is critical to the sustainability of any democracy. Democracy underpins global stability, human rights and international security. An informed and active citizenry is the driving force behind a genuine and competitive political process. It also helps build confidence in […]

Please find the announcement for the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights 2015 and Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Special Award 2015. Nominations will be collected from December 29, 2014 to February 27, 2015 http://eng.518.org/ease/board.es?mid=a50501000000&bid=0028&act=view&list_no=835&nPage=1 Every year since 2000, the May 18 Memorial Foundation (Gwangju, Republic of Korea) has announced its annual “Call for nominations for the Gwangju Prize […]

Final outcome of the Empowering Community of Democracies Conference. Specific information on the conference can be found here. International Forum “Empowering Community of Democracies”      Seoul, 24-25 Nov. 2014 Seoul Proposal for Democracy Promotion (Final Draft, 13 Dec. 2014) Note: In reporting the outcome of the International Forum on Empowering the Community of Democracies held on […]

ADN Expresses Deep Concern in the Military Ruler Prayut Chan-o-cha’s Participation in ASEAN-Korea Summit and Demands for a Speedy Restoration of the Rule of Law, Democracy, and the Protection of Basic Human Rights in Thailand December 11, 2014 – The Asia Democracy Network (ADN) expresses grave concern over the participation of military ruler  of Thailand, […]

November 29-30, 2014 – ADN recently supported the launching of the Ulaanbaatar Civic Forum (UBCF) held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia organized by the Center for Citizens’ Alliance (CCA) and the Center for Human Rights and Development (CHRD). This forum attended by approximately 40 international activists and experts from various fields to discuss “Promoting Civic Participation in Accountable […]