Southeast and East Asia
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) promotes democracy, human rights, economic freedom, and curbing climate change. In Southeast and East Asia, we have offices in Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta, Manila, Seoul, Taipei, and Yangon. We also work in Malaysia. The FNF regional team works with the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats, the Working group for an ASEAN Human Rights Mechanism, the Asia Centre, and the ASEAN Prosperity Initiative, which is part of the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs. Should you have questions or suggestions about our work, please contact us. You can also meet our team here.
News
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Human Rights Defender: Pro-Democratic Activists
Announcing our new publication - Human Rights Defenders - featuring pro-democratic activists, including Chu Chen from Taiwan and Ray Wong from Hong Kong and their fight for freedom and democracy.
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“They told me it's not your fault. And I told them everything will be fine.”
Date|09/12(Thu)- 09/17(Tue)
Venue|Node94(B1, No. 94, Chaozhou St., Da’an Dist., Taipei City)
Opening Hours|10:30-19:00
*On 09/12, there will be an opening reception. We recommend visiting the exhibition between 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM or 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM for the best experience.
*This exhibition allows only one person to experience it at a time. The exact waiting time will depend on the situation on-site. -
Taming the Digital Realm: FNF Advocates for Effective Regulations in Taiwan to Counter Authoritarian Influence
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) Global Innovation Hub hosted a discussion on Thursday(22) titled "Taming the Digital Realm in the EU, Taiwan, and Sri Lanka." The event highlights the global need to regulate online platforms and enforce transparency, offering input that could be particularly relevant for Taiwan, which currently lacks regulation around content moderation and faces significant geopolitical challenges.
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Lawmakers from 24 countries visit Taiwan to Counter Authoritarian Influence from China
The Global Innovation Hub in Taipei co-hosted the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) Summit from July 30-31, 2024 with IPAC, gathering 49 members of parliament from 24 countries and the European Parliament.
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The Green Side of Liberalism: Towards Sustainable Solutions
In this rumination piece, Rahman Imuda addresses several points that contextualize liberal values with existing environmental policies after sitting in the "The Green Side of Liberalism" seminar.
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Cyber Hygiene for Politicians: An Essential Protection in the Digital Age
In an increasingly digital world, politicians need to protect themselves from cyberattacks to ensure the integrity of democratic processes. Patricia Egger from Proton explains how important measures such as strong passwords, end-to-end encryption and the separation of private and professional activities help to minimize security risks.
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2024 Hacking Democracy Conference: How to Make AI Helpful for Participation and Deliberation
We will hold this Conference on September 3, 2024, 9:00-15:05 GMT+8 in Taipei in a hybrid format. If you are practitioners in participatory and deliberative democracy, come register before August 20, 2024!