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
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 election of 37-year-old Paetongtarn Shinawatra is a noteworthy development in Thailand's political landscape. Her rise to the position of Prime Minister not only highlights her family's ongoing influence but also contributes to increased female representation at the highest levels of government. At 37, she has become the youngest and only the
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
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
UPDATE: Application deadline has been extended until 23 October 2023. Transparency Maldives is now accepting applications for its Youth Camp 2023 on climate action and social accountability which will be held on 5-10 November 2023. Youth Camp 2023 is open for members of the youth who are 18-24 years old. Through the