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The Friedrich Naumann Foundation promotes democracy, human rights, economic freedom, and curbing climate change. FNF Philippines focuses on open and digital society, as well as a social market economy. It is also involved in the creation of innovative tools. FNF Philippines team works with local organization partners such as Center for Liberalism and Democracy, Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines, Rappler, Philippine Economic Society, and Impact Leadership. Should you have questions or suggestions about our work, please contact us. You can also meet our team here.
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Closing the Gap: Advancing Gender Equality in Property Rights in the Philippines
The World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2024 offers a mix of optimism and reality. Globally, 68.4% of the gender gap has been closed, while the Philippines has emerged as a regional leader, ranking 25th out of 146 countries with a gender parity score of 77.9%. This puts the country ahead in Southeast Asia, surpassing Singapore (48th), Thailand (65th), and Vietnam (72nd).
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FNF Philippines advocates the Localization of the National Cybersecurity Plan for Local Government Units
Since the 1990s, the exponential growth of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) has revolutionized economies and societies worldwide, serving as a critical enabler of connectivity, innovation, and productivity. While the evolution of ICT faced resistance over decades, the COVID-19 pandemic catalyzed its rapid adoption as a necessity rather than an option. This shift ushered in an era of accelerated digital transformation, bringing with it unprecedented opportunities but also heightened risks. The vulnerabilities of digital systems became increasingly apparent, with cyberthreats exploiting weaknesses in cyberspace at an alarming rate.
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CLD Expands Political Education Campaign with Trainings in Region of Luzon Ahead of 2025 Midterm Elections
The Center for Liberalism and Democracy (CLD) has continued its efforts to empower local communities with the necessary tools to run effective political campaigns at the grassroots level. After successful training sessions in Visayas and Mindanao Leg specifically Davao last July and Iloilo last August, CLD has extended its reach to the Luzon region with a series of political education and campaign strategy workshops aimed at equipping liberal local leaders with the knowledge, skills, and resources essential for planning, organizing, and executing local political campaigns.
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Ateneo Human Rights Center Concludes Year with Expanded Internship Program Focused on Law Student Development
The Ateneo Human Rights Center (AHRC), in collaboration with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) Philippines and the Ateneo Law School, wrapped up 2024 with the Expanded Internship Program, themed “Pagpupunla: Law Student Interns Development.”
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After Trump 2024— What’s Next For Filipino Liberals?
“Dutertismo is to the Philippines what Trumpism is to America,” observes political economist Calixto Chikiamco. Like its American counterpart, the Duterte movement emerged as a populist backlash against entrenched elites and the failures of traditional governance. For many, Rodrigo Duterte’s presidency was a visceral rejection of a system perceived to prioritize the few over the many. As the Duterte family eyes a potential political resurgence in 2025 and 2028, Filipino liberals confront a stark challenge: how to counteract the enduring appeal of populism in a fractured political landscape.
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Center for Liberalism and Democracy Promotes Political Discourse and Free Expression
One of the ongoing initiatives of the Center for Liberalism and Democracy (CLD) is to provide a safe space for discussing political and social issues. Through its Freedom Spaces program, CLD fosters open dialogue, encourages free expression, and bridges divides by recognizing the diversity of viewpoints. This initiative aims to create new platforms for liberal democratic values, helping to expand the conversation around political freedoms and social justice.
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LP Holds Political Education Forums Across Regions in Preparation for 2025 Mid-term Elections
The Liberal Party of the Philippines (LP) has continued its political education initiative, Mamamayang Libera (ML) to engage citizens and enhance political awareness ahead of the 2025 midterm elections. With support from the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) Philippines, the forum series recently reached students and Youth Council officials in Liloy and Dipolog City in Zamboanga del Norte. Aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of liberalism, the events attracted a significant turnout, with local figures like Congressman Adrian Amatong of Zamboanga del Norte helping to organize and facilitate the sessions.
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Dakila’s Active Vista Launches ReimagiNation Project to Empower Youth Leaders
Dakila’s Active Vista, in its ongoing mission to empower young leaders within communities, launched the ReimagiNation project this year. The initiative aims to nurture young people as storytellers and change-makers within their localities.
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Phase Two of HRAC Project Aims to Improve Human Rights Framework in Caraga LGUs
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) - Caraga Region is continuing the second phase of its project aimed at institutionalizing Human Rights Action Centers (HRACs) across the region. This project, which is part of a partnership with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF), follows the initial phase that was carried out from April to June 2024.
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Liberal Caucus of Congressional Staff (LCCS) Training Held to Strengthen Political Advocacy
In April 2024, the Center for Liberalism and Democracy organized the Liberal Caucus of Congressional Staff (LCCS) Training in Baguio City to advance liberal causes. The event aimed to empower political and community mobilizers, experts, and academics with the skills and strategies needed to engage effectively with their communities, build coalitions, and influence policy outcomes in line with liberal values.
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CLD Holds Budget Briefing to Scrutinize 2025 National Expenditure Program and Promote Transparent Governance
The Center for Liberalism and Democracy (CLD) is dedicated to promoting liberal policies and advocating for freedom and democracy. One of its key objectives is to raise awareness among Filipinos about their civil, political, and human rights, as well as the roles of political, economic, and socio-cultural institutions.
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Kaya Natin! Organizes Academy for Young Leaders Across the Philippines to Promote Good Governance
In line with its mission to foster good governance and ethical leadership, the Kaya Natin! Movement for Good Governance and Ethical Leadership or Kaya Natin for short, has been organizing the Academy for Young Leaders (AYL) workshops across various regions in the Philippines. The movement aims to create opportunities for effective, ethical leadership and engage citizens in contributing to national unity and progress.
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Ateneo's 2024 Internship Program Trains Future Human Rights Lawyers Through Immersion and Advocacy
The Ateneo Human Rights Center (AHRC), in collaboration with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) Philippines and the Ateneo Law School, successfully held the 2024 Semestral Break Internship Program (SBIP) with the theme, “Forming Future Human Rights Lawyers and Advocates Through the Internship Program.” The program, designed to expose law students to human rights advocacy, ran from January 2024 and featured a combination of classroom discussions, community immersion, and an evaluation session.
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Social Good Summit 2024: Empowering Changemakers Through Tech and Storytelling
The Social Good Summit (SGS) is an annual event that brings together a diverse group of citizens, innovators, and thought leaders who are dedicated to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. As a key partner, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) Philippines has consistently supported the conduct of the summit, which serves as a platform for dialogue and action on global challenges.
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Liberal Youth Hosts Social Media Training to Promote Truth in Digital Spaces
Under the initiative of Liberal Youth, the youth organization of the Liberal Party of the Philippines, a major endeavor was launched to address one of today's most pressing issues related to technology and social media, disinformation.
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❗📚 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) is dedicated to promoting human rights and democracy through its global projects and activities. With over 60 offices worldwide, the Foundation not only addresses accountability issues but also strives to advance women's rights, and diversity, among other important causes. It supports human rights defenders, activists, and their partners by providing education and resources to strengthen their efforts. The report which you can access via this link https://publikationen.freiheit.digital/en/liberale-menschenrechtsarbeit/liberal-human-rights-work-2024 offers a snapshot of the FNF's liberal human rights work in 2024.
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Happy New Year! 🎉✨ As we come to a close of another remarkable year, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our partners and supporters who have journeyed with us in advancing our vision and mission. Your unwavering support has been the key to our achievements this year. Thank you for being a part of our story. Join us as our Country Director, Dr. Almut Besold, shares her reflections and hopes for the year ahead. #HappyNewYear
