Statements

  South Korea General Elections: People Voice for Democracy through the Ballot   April 15, 2016   On April 13, 2016 the people of South Korea exercised their suffrage to democratically elect their respective representatives in parliament. Despite a long time hold as the majority party in the National Assembly, the ruling party suffered a […]

In Commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of the Philippine People Power Revolution February 26, 2016   This year commemorates the 30th anniversary of the People Power Revolution in 1986 that peacefully overthrew the authoritarian government by stirring the international audience. The Asia Democracy Network commemorates the triumphant democratic achievement and contribution to precedent in the […]

Statement By The United Nations Special Rapporteur On The Rights To Freedom Of Peaceful Assembly And Of Association At The Conclusion Of His Visit To The Republic Of Korea (Source from UNSR’s Freeassembly website)   (Jan. 29, 2016) SEOUL – I would like to thank the Government of the Republic of Korea for inviting me to undertake […]

Taiwan Elections: Reaffirming Democratic Values   The Asia Democracy Network congratulates the people of Taiwan for a successful presidential and legislative election. Through the practice of free and fair elections, the people of Taiwan have voiced their will. It is not an overstatement that the elections were managed in a transparent and peaceful manner, with […]

Draft Resolution approved at the Human Rights Committee on “Human Rights Defenders in the context of the Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms”   The Asia Democracy Network endorses and welcomes the approval of draft resolution (A/C.3/70/L.46/Rev.1) […]

Migrant Forum in Asia Statement on International Migrants Day   On International Migrants Day this year we celebrate the extraordinary contributions that migrants make to societies all over the world. Migration flows today are at unprecedented levels: the number of people living and working outside their country of birth well exceeds the population of Brazil, […]

ADN Statement on Myanmar’s National Election of November 8, 2015   November 19, 2015   The Asia Democracy Network (ADN) congratulates the people of Myanmar for their enthusiastic and peaceful participation in the historic national elections that took place on November 8, 2015. This general election was the first multi-party elections in 25 years since […]

ADN welcomes the adoption of the new constitution and concerns over the political and humanitarian crisis in Nepal November 18, 2015   The Asia Democracy Network (ADN) welcomes the promulgation of the constitution by the Constituent Assembly of Nepal on September 20, 2015. We congratulate the people of Nepal in collaborating through a democratic process […]