Press Release Colombo, Sri Lanka October 23, 2019 The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) is pleased to announce the launch of its International Election Observation Mission to Sri Lanka’s 2019 Presidential Election. This engagement in Sri Lanka follows 10 previous election observation missions the organization has conducted in the country since
Position ID: FY2019.PCThaiCB Hours: Full-time, Regular Duration of Contract: 3 ½ months (until 31 December 2019), with potential continuation afterwards Location: ANFREL Headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications Starting Date: As soon as possible (position will be filled when a suitable candidate is found) Roles and Responsibilities: ANFREL
Program Associate for Outreach and Communications Position ID: FY2019.PAOutreach Hours: Full-time, Regular Location: Bangkok, Thailand– ANFREL Headquarters Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications Deadline of Submission: 31 July 2019 | 17:00 [Bangkok Time] PDF Copy: Program Associate Announcement About the Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) ANFREL is a non-profit regional network, formed
Yangon – October 30, 2018 The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) launched on October 29 its international election observation mission to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar’s by-elections, which will be held on November 3. The delegation aims to engage with electoral stakeholders – political parties, civil society organizations, election
A Brief Assessment Report BACKGROUND Thailand democratic rule has been forcedly retaken by military through successful coup d'état that happened on May 22nd 2014 led by General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Commander of the Royal Thai Army (RTA), against the caretaker government of Thailand, following six months of the crisis in the country. The
For immediate release Dili, Timor-Leste -- The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) congratulates the people of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste for a successful 2017 elections held on July 22, which was conducted smoothly and peacefully. The success of the elections is attributed to the commitment to attain unity and cooperation
Summary On 4 June 2017, TI Cambodia deployed 1,051 trained and accredited non-partisan election observers to observe the 2017 commune/sangkat council elections. This included 35 supervisors; 822 observers deployed to a random, representative sample of 411 sample polling stations in all 25 provinces to carry out a sample-based observation (SBO); and 200
(Initial Publication on June 6, 2017 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia) The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) congratulates the people of the Kingdom of Cambodia for their courage in turning up in great numbers to exercise their right to vote. ANFREL also commends the steps taken by the National Election Committee (NEC)
Phnom Penh, May 30 - The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) launched on May 29 its international election observation mission to the Kingdom of Cambodia’s 2017 Commune and Sangkat Council Elections to be held on June 4. The delegation aims to engage with election stakeholders — political parties, civil society
YANGON, 22 March 2017 – Tomorrow, the Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) will deploy its election observers to the 19 constituencies in Myanmar which will hold by-elections on April 1st. As the only international election observation mission in the country, ANFREL is proud to again extend its long-time commitment to support
The Asian Network for Free Elections (Anfrel), AGENDA – General Election Network for Disability Access, and the Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) are currently engaging in projects to improve accessibility of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Thailand during elections. The project aims to spread awareness on the needs of PWDs by providing
Entering a new year of 2017, ANFREL held an annual review and strategic planning session for all staff on January 9 to 10, 2017. The event was held to evaluate successful and failed task/assignments in the program, as well as to identify strategies for better achievement of outcomes. The evaluation was attended
ANFREL Executive Director represented the organization in a lecture with the Graduates Studies of the Institute Human Rights and Peace (IHRP) Mahidol University, which was attended by 25 students from Asia-Pacific as part of the Institute’s joint program. The ANFREL ED imparted the general overview of Asian elections, and discussed further the
CONTESTATION IN ELECTIONS By. Ichal Supriadi[1] Our understanding of electoral contestation has evolved over the years as advancements in technology and information ushered an era dominated by calls for transparency and auditability. Through the evolution of methods on information dissemination, political contestants were able to influence or manipulate how they want to
JOB VACANCY OPPORTUNITY TO WORK FOR AN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION Formed in November 1997, the Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) has been working to advance the cause of electoral democracy. As part of its overall mission of supporting democratization efforts in Asia, ANFREL focuses its work on three major areas: Election Observation,
For Immediate Release 04 August 2016 Bangkok, Thailand ANFREL to Perform Random Polling Station Checks during 2016 Thailand Constitutional Referendum The Asian Network for Free Elections announced that it plans to perform spot checks of polling stations to observe the conduct of the Thai referendum to be held on 7 August 2016.
Here is ANFREL’s E-bulletin featuring election-related news for the 2nd quarter of 2016. The e-bulletin highlights recent election-related developments in the region, ANFREL activities, and contributions from ANFREL members and network. We continue to encourage ANFREL members and friends to contribute articles for this quarterly publication. For questions and suggestions, feel free to
Draft Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand 2016 Unofficial English Translation This unofficial translation was made possible through the collaboration and contributions of International IDEA (Australia), International Commission of Jurists (Thailand) and the Office of the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Thailand (Thailand). Additional technical input was provided by Ms. Eugénie Mérieau,
Referendum Act and document related from ECT.(Election Commission of Thailand) Download PDF version here: Organic Act on Referendum for the Draft Constitution 2016 part 1 Download PDF version here: Organic Act on Referendum for the Draft Constitution 2016 part 2 Download PDF version here: The voting in Referendum (booklet)2016 Download PDF version
Free and Fair Election Forum of Afghanistan (FEFA) Press Release: Wolesi Jirga's decision on presidential decree regarding IEC and ECC duties and authorities For immediate release: Kabul1 June 5, 2016 Wolesi Jirga as house of people is supposed to make a historic decision regarding the presidential decree on amendment of the Law on
Here is ANFREL’s E-bulletin featuring election-related news from all over Asia. This issue covers the period of January – March 2016 and it highlights recent election-related developments in the region, ANFREL activities, and contributions from ANFREL members and network. We continue to encourage ANFREL members and friends to contribute articles for this quarterly publication. For questions
Here is ANFREL’s E-bulletin featuring election-related news from all over Asia. This issue covers the period October – December 2015 and it highlights recent election-related developments in the region, ANFREL activities, and contributions from ANFREL members and network. We continue to encourage ANFREL members and friends to contribute articles for this quarterly publication.
As part of its nationwide Election Observation Mission in the country, the Asian Network for Free Elections(ANFREL) is deploying 27 Short Term Observers(STOs) on November 3rd to observe the final week of the pre-election period and the country’s November 08 Election Day. The STOs will join ANFREL’s 20 Long Term Observers that
Here is ANFREL’s E-bulletin featuring election-related news from all over Asia. This issue covers the period July - September 2015 and it highlights recent election-related developments in the region, ANFREL activities, and contributions from ANFREL members and network. We are encouraging ANFREL members and friends to contribute articles for this quarterly publication. For questions
[caption id="attachment_3904" align="alignleft" width="513"] ANFREL Long-Term Observers and Support Team at the conclusion of the LTO briefing held in Yangon, Myanmar on October 10th & 11th, 2015[/caption] Yangon, 12 October – The Asian Network for Free Elections(ANFREL) deployed 20 Long Term Observers on October 12th to begin observing the pre-election
CONSTITUTION OF NEPAL 2015 Constituent Assembly Secretariat Singha Durbar We, the people of Nepal, in exercise of the sovereign powers inherent in us, Embracing the sovereign right of the people and the right to autonomy and self-rule, by maintaining Nepal’s independence, sovereignty, geographical integrity, national unity, freedom and dignity, Remembering the
In the run-up to ANFREL's planned observation of the November 08, 2015 Elections in Myanmar, ANFREL in August signed an MoU with the Union Election Commission of Myanmar(UEC) and conducted a Preparatory Mission to the country during the first two weeks of September. As this is Myanmar's first election in decades which will have all
Opportunity to Work for International Election Monitoring Group The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL), Asia's first regional network of civil society focused in advancing electoral democracy in the region, is seeking for applications from qualified candidates for the following positions in its Myanmar office: National Staff for Logistics and Administration (Work
COLOMBO, 07 August – On August 6th, the Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) deployed a team of election observers from countries across Asia and beyond to observe the August 17th Parliamentary Elections in Sri Lanka. This is ANFREL’s 7th Election Observation Mission to Sri Lanka. ANFREL’s mission in Sri Lanka is
Here is ANFREL’s E-bulletin featuring election-related news from all over Asia. This issue covers the period of April - June 2015 and it highlights recent election-related developments in the region, ANFREL activities, and contributions from ANFREL members and network. We are encouraging ANFREL members and friends to contribute articles for this quarterly publication.
