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.
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Human Rights Hub Opening Event with the German Minister of Justice
On July 10th, 2024, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation celebrated the inauguration of its Human Rights Hub in Geneva. At the heart of the Palais des Nations, the historic home of the United Nations in Geneva, the opening event brought together ambassadors, friends and partners of FNF to promote the rule of law as a core strategy to strengthen the agenda for freedom.
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How Can AI Facilitate Public Participation and Deliberation? Register for I4D Café!
On July 17, 7:00-8:00 pm PDT, we will host FNF’s 7th Episode of Innovation for Democracy Café: How Can AI Facilitate Public Participation and Deliberation? Register for this online discussion to discover whether AI can facilitate citizens’ participation to public affairs before July 17!
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Business and Human Rights in Southeast and East Asia #2: A Guidekit to Operationalise Human Rights Due Diligence on Forced Labour.
We are excited to announce the release of our latest publication: Business and Human Rights in Southeast and East Asia #2: A Guidekit to Operationalise Human Rights Due Diligence on Forced Labour with AmerBon. This comprehensive guide is an invaluable resource for understanding and implementing effective human rights due diligence practices.
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Tariff Tango: Economic and climate transition in times of rising EU and China tensions?
Chinese electric cars are conquering Europe. The EU is responding to the growing market share of Chinese manufacturers such as BYD with countervailing duties. The measures are intended to promote European joint ventures and production sites - but the consequences for global trade and the future of the European automotive industry are complex.
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Pride Month Special Panelist Discussions
In Myanmar, LGBTQI+ individuals endure severe discrimination, including insults from teachers, ostracism from their families, and public ridicule. The civil war has exacerbated these challenges, further diminishing safe spaces. The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Myanmar (FNF) has run the 'Open Mic' program for 3 years. The platform provided LGBTQI+ individuals and others to share their experiences and receive psychological support.
We invite you to join our Pride Month campaign by sharing our social media stories of ‘Open Mic.’ Each post will feature a captivating still image and a link to our inspiring video on YouTube. -
Top of the Table – The 100 Key Figures in the China Scene from the Foundations
Anna Marti, Head of FNF Taiwan and the Global Innovation Hub, has been featured in Table.Media, the largest independent start-up for quality journalism in Germany. Table.Media's professional briefings serve as an essential information resource for key figures in politics, business, administration, associations, science, education, NGOs, and society.
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A Global Battle of Narratives: China’s Media Influence in Thailand
As the battle for influence intensifies globally, China's strategic maneuvers in Thailand's media landscape have become increasingly pronounced. This paper delves into the intricate web of narratives, examining how China's media infiltration affects democratic discourse and freedom of expression in Thailand.
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