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The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) is the leading organization in Asia working for the promotion of democratic elections. -
Established in 1997, ANFREL currently has 27 member organizations from 17 countries across Asia. -
ANFREL has conducted over 65 election observation missions in 17 countries across Asia. -
ANFREL conducts training and capacity building programs for CSOs working on elections and democracy-related issues. -
ANFREL carries out election-related advocacy and campaigning, including disseminating information and publishing materials.
What We Do
The three sections of our work, Election Observation, Capacity Building and Campaign & Advocacy are different parts of ANFREL’s holistic approach to the promotion of democratic institutions. These divisions, while different, support one another.
Election Observation
Learn more about election observation by clicking here.
Capacity Building
Learn more about Capacity Building by clicking here.
Campaigns & Advocacy
Learn more about Campaigns & Advocacy clicking here.
Asian Electoral Stakeholder Forum 5 (AESF 5)
The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) and Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB) will co-host the fifth Asian Electoral Stakeholder Forum (AESF 5) with the theme of “Lessons Learned: The Way Forward for Elections in Asia Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic” on 20-21 October 2021. The forum will be held virtually to bring together key electoral stakeholders in Asia and beyond to discuss current issues and devise solutions to address them.
Aside from the panel discussions and interventions from guest speakers, AESF 5 hosted three thematic working groups where participants contributed and helped draft a joint document to be adopted by all attendees on the second day of the forum (21 October 2021).
LATEST NEWS
ANFREL welcomes the Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (BERSIH 2.0) from Malaysia and the Legal Network for Truthful Elections (LENTE) from the Philippines as new members of the ANFREL family.
The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) is hosting two side events to the Asian Electoral Stakeholder Forum 5 on 21 October 2021 at 3-4 p.m. (Bangkok time).
Panel discussions and speakers for the fifth Asian Electoral Stakeholders Forum (AESF 5) was announced today, 13 October 2021.
Mission Reports: Get the Latest Information from the Field
We invite you to browse ANFREL's archive of international election mission reports. ANFREL's international election observation missions are guided by the Declaration of Principles for International Election Observation and Code of Conduct of International Election Observers. You can find a complete list of our election observation reports by clicking the button below.
