Statements

Statement on International Day of Democracy September 15, 2016 Ambassador Maria Leissner, Secretary General of the Community of Democracies, issued the following statement on International Day of Democracy: French statement below / Déclaration français ci-dessous Today, the world celebrates the ninth International Day of Democracy. In 2007, all UN member states approved a resolution where they […]

For immediate release: 13 September 2016 International Day of Democracy: Asian leaders should redouble efforts in democratic governance to achieve 2030 Sustainable Development Goals   (Seoul, 15 September 2016) On this important occasion of the International Day of Democracy on September 15, Asia Democracy Network (ADN) calls on the peoples in Asia to remain steadfast […]

[Statement] Hong Kong Legislative Council Elections 2016: Path to Democracy September 6, 2016   (Seoul, Korea) On September 4, 2016, the people of Hong Kong made their quest for genuine democracy heard loud and clear by retaining one-thirds of the legislative seats for the pro-democracy groups despite the unfair system of functional categories in which […]

Asian Political Leaders Must Address Regression of Human Rights, Democracy, and Peace in Asia   Statement on the 28th and 29th ASEAN Summit, 19th ASEAN+3 Summit and the 11th East Asia Summit (EAS) at Vientiane, Laos on 6-8 Sept. 2016   (Seoul, 6 September 2016) Asian political leaders, in particular, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations […]

Cambodia: ADN Condemns the Killing of Kem Ley and Demands for Independent and Transparent Investigation                                                                                  […]

Thailand’s Constitution Referendum Must be Free and Fair   The Thai Junta has blocked all efforts to establish monitoring mechanisms for the nationwide constitutional referendum process. Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-ocha, the Head of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) that is responsible for the implementation of the referendum, has warned the people […]

Malaysia: ADN Condemns Travel Ban of Bersih Activist   May 17, 2016 The Asia Democracy Network condemns the barring by Malaysian authorities of Ms. Maria Chin Abdullah, a member of the Berish Movement, from boarding a plane oppressing her basic freedoms on route to South Korea. Ms. Abdullah was held at immigration without clear reason […]

Philippines Elections: Human rights and democratic principles should be prioritized                                                                                                                                                                  May 12, 2016   On May 9, 2016, the people of the Philippines exercised their right of suffrage in choosing their next leader of the country to overcome the overarching challenges and struggles. We congratulate the Philippines on the overall observation of a […]