Two interns under the Global Service Internship Program shared their internship projects and takeaways from the experience during the final presentation program that capped off their one-month stay with the Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL), 26 July 2026. Throughout their internship, Alice and Vivi, freshman students of Tamkang University in Taiwan,
The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) welcomed two new interns under the Global Service Internship Program of Tamkang University in Taiwan. GSIP interns Vivi and Alice participated in an internship orientation on Monday, 29 June 2026, where they were introduced to ANFREL's programs and activities. They will be with ANFREL for
https://www.youtube.com/live/6RM18xiyKUE?feature=shared Youth participation and engagement in elections and democracy building are important for the sustainability and growth of democracy. Believing and investing in the power of the youth and hopefully inspiring the young generation in engaging in elections, the Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) has implemented youth-centered programs like the Asian
Youth participation and engagement in elections and democracy building are important for the sustainability and growth of democracy. When empowered, the youth can spark and demand societal changes and reforms in key institutions. However, data shows that the youth are less engaged in democratic processes as they increasingly distrust public institutions due
OVERVIEW Youth involvement in politics has gained significant momentum in recent years, fueled by growing activism, digital engagement, and global movements for justice and democracy. Young people are increasingly vocal and visible in civic spaces, demanding accountability, equity, and meaningful change. However, this rising political awareness has not yet translated into equitable
https://www.youtube.com/live/u7SaZvEOvqc?feature=shared Speaking truth to power and engaging in democratic processes, the youth continues to reinvigorate democracy through the hope and promise they bring. Episode 06 of "The Election Observer" podcast discussed youth empowerment in participating and engaging in elections and democracy building. BERSIH acting executive director Asraf Sharafi Mohammad Azhar, ANFREL program
ANFREL senior program officer for outreach and communication John Reiner Antiquerra participated in the 8th Asia Young Leaders for Democracy (AYLD) program from 18-25 August 2024 in Taipei, Taiwan. AYLD, a program organized by the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD), hosted 16 young and empowered individuals from different countries representing organizations that
The Asian Network for Free Elections and the National Democratic Institute launched today, 29 July 2024, the online learning platform of the Asian Academy for Electoral Integrity (AAEI). The AAEI website (aaei.anfrel.org) compiles video recordings of sessions by election experts and resource materials that can provided information and insights to those who
Three students from Taiwan completed their internship program with the Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL), culminating with the presentation of their research project on 20 July 2024. The three students spent their intership with ANFREL through the Global Service Internship Program (GSIP) of Tamkang University in Taiwan. Eric, Roger and Tim
ANFREL member Transparency Maldives released a handbook to help the youth in Maldives "ignite positive change" in their community. The "Youth Civic Handbook" contains information exploring fundamentals of democracy and human rights, with particular focus on political parties, elections and climate governance. The handbook also contains useful tools to address local and
Fellows of the Asian Academy for Electoral Integrity (AAEI) co-facilitated a training on disinformation during elections in Nepal, 27 June 2024, Kathmandu. AAEI fellows Sanat Parajuli and Pratigya Bashyal co-facilitated the training for their colleagues at the National Election Observation Committee (NEOC). Sanat and Pratigya provided a background on the impact of
The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) welcomed a new batch of interns from the Global Service Internship Program during an orientation on 24 June 2024. Three students from Taiwan will be with ANFREL for a month to learn about election observation and electoral reform advocacy and support in ANFREL's work to
Fellows of the Asian Academy for Electoral Integrity (AAEI) co-facilitated a training workshop on the implementation of the Regulation of Election Expenditure Act in Sri Lanka, 31 May 2024, Colombo. AAEI fellow Sakunthala Senarath from Transparency International Sri Lanka (TI SL) provided a comprehensive breakdown of the Regulation of Election Expenditure Act
Transparency Maldives invited young content creators and advocates in the country to join the Short Movie Challenge. Registration deadline is on 20 June 2024. The films produced should be around the themes of gender equality, youth empowerment and civil engagement, mental health awareness and support, and human rights and anti-corruption. Participants must