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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
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Capacity Building
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Campaigns & Advocacy
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2020 Sri Lankan Parliamentary Elections: Defending Democracy Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Asian Network for Free Elections - ANFREL is proud to present our assessment report on the 2020 Sri Lankan Parliamentary Elections.
This report focuses on the good practices and successes (or failures) of the Sri Lankan experience. ANFREL hopes that it will serve as an accessible and illustrated resource shedding light on practical, legal and organizational challenges facing the organization of elections amid the #COVID19 pandemic.
At a time when democracy worldwide is eroding amid the COVID-19 pandemic, we must maintain our vigilance and ensure that fundamental freedoms are upheld, democracy remains in place, and divisiveness does not triumph.
LATEST NEWS
Domestic election observation groups said during ANFREL’s webinar that they face several challenges in observing the Myanmar polls that are being conducted amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) is looking for students majoring in finance, accounting or related courses who are seeking internship opportunities.
The Asian Network for Free Elections is organizing a webinar on election observation during the COVID-19 pandemic in Myanmar on Monday, 19 October 2020, at 4 p.m. (Yangon Time).
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.
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