New Delhi
Our office in New Delhi oversees programs both in India and neighboring countries and has been in operation since 1990. In India, we work on our four focal areas: market economy, urban governance, digital transformation and human rights. We focus on making cities more liberal for their citizens, harnessing the power of the revolutionary Right to Information Act, ensuring property rights for marginalised communities as well as we support Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Rights in India. We pursue these goals in partnership with policymakers, business leaders, national and international NGOs, universities as well as think tanks.
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Travel Management Agency
The Regional Office of FNF in New Delhi is seeking a Travel Management Agency to provide comprehensive travel management services for PAN India and International destinations.
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IT Support Services
The Regional Office of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom South Asia is inviting quotations from IT support providers.
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Creative Design Agency
The Regional Office of FNF in New Delhi is looking for a Creative Design Agency to develop visually compelling and impactful designs for our work.
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Courier Services
The Regional Office of Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom in New Delhi is inviting proposals from courier service vendors to establish a reliable and cost-efficient partnership for fulfilling our courier requirements.
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India's Demographic Milestone
This webtalk aims to explore the multiple dimensions of India's population milestone and provide a comprehensive understanding of its economic, political, and social implications and challenges for India and its neighbors.
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Study Tour visit Report on Renewable Energy Transition
The weeklong interactive study tour organized by the World Order and Globalization Hub in May 2023 with the energy stakeholders in Washington DC and Portland, Oregon, was a rather insightful visit. This interaction that was organized with the larger theme of 'Renewable Energy Transition' was a learning process on many fronts.
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Seeking Marriage Equality
What is currently taking place at the Supreme Court of India is nothing short of a historical moment. After the Supreme Court decriminalized Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code and held that same-sex conduct between two consenting adults would not be a criminal offence, it is now hearing 19 petitions which have been filed seeking marriage equality and legal recognition of marriage between two persons, irrespective of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
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On March 10, 1959, Tibetans in Lhasa staged a revolt against the Chinese invasion of their homeland. As a result, approximately 80,000 Tibetans were forced into exile, leaving them disoriented and displaced. In their new adopted land of democratic India, Tibetans embarked on establishing their fresh abode. Within 18 months of that unfortunate event, the Tibetan exiles experienced their initial encounter with democracy as they elected their inaugural representative body, now recognized as the Tibetan Parliament in Exile (TPiE). Initially referred to as the Commission of Tibetan People's Deputies, this representative body took their oath in the presence of His Holiness the Dalai Lama on September 2, 1960. This day is now commemorated as Tibetan Democracy Day. Since that day, the Tibetan exiles have diligently constructed their own democratic framework, known as the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) on the hill station of Himachal Pradesh in northern India. The community that began with 80,000 individuals has flourished to 150,000+ today. The assembly of 13 parliamentarians has expanded to 45 dedicated representatives. Within the CTA, a comprehensive structure has taken shape, encompassing the crucial pillars of judiciary, legislature, and executive. Yet, while remarkable strides have been made, the Tibetan people are not without their challenges. The ominous shadow of China's growing influence looms large, casting a daunting uncertainty over their future. The issue of mass immigration remains a pressing concern, as Tibetans seek to preserve their unique identity and heritage amidst diaspora. The advancing age of His Holiness the Dalai Lama presents an inevitable transition that carries profound implications for both the spiritual leader and his people. Above all, the fate of Tibet itself stands as a paramount concern, one that resonates deeply within the hearts of every Tibetan. In this webinar, the panelists will delve into the following topics: ● The Evolution of the Tibetan Democratic System and its Relevance for Others to Learn From ● Navigating the Impending Challenges in Sustaining the Democratic System ● Envisioning Tibet's Future in the Absence of the Dalai Lama ● The Role of Youth in Shaping Tibet's Future ● The Significance of the Indian Government in Supporting the Tibetan Cause
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Register now for our upcoming extraordinary event! Our Webinar on Tibetan Democracy in Exile is set to be a riveting discussion that you won't want to miss! Register here: https://fnfsouthasia.typeform.com/TDCiE 🕒 Time: 15:30 - 17:00 India Time | September 15, 2023 Meet the esteemed Panel: 🎤Ven. Geshe Lhakdor -Director, Library of Tibetan Works and Archives 🎤Hon. MP Sujeet Kumar - Convenor, All-Party Indian Parliamentary Forum for Tibet 🎤Hon. MP Youdon Aukatsang Youdon Aukatsang - MP, Tibetan Parliament in Exile Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile 🎤 Mr. Gonpo Dhundup Tamo Gonpo Dhundup - President, TibetanYouth Congress 🎤 Ms. Tenzin Peldon - Moderator - Editor-in-Chief, Voice of Tibet Voice of Tibet Spread the word, invite your friends, and let's make this a gathering to remember! 🌟 #tibetandemocracy2023 #bethechange #exilevoices
